Finding the Third Proportional to 44,748 and 98,811
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,748 and 98,811 is: 218,191.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,748 : 98,811 = 98,811 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,748/98,811 = 98,811/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,748x = 98,811 × 98,811 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,748x = 9,763,613,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,763,613,721/44,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 218,191.06
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