Finding the Third Proportional to 44,769 and 97,446
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,769 and 97,446 is: 212,104.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,769 : 97,446 = 97,446 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,769/97,446 = 97,446/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,769x = 97,446 × 97,446 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,769x = 9,495,722,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,495,722,916/44,769 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 212,104.87
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