Finding the Third Proportional to 44,740 and 97,471
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,740 and 97,471 is: 212,351.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,740 : 97,471 = 97,471 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,740/97,471 = 97,471/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,740x = 97,471 × 97,471 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,740x = 9,500,595,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,500,595,841/44,740 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 212,351.27
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