Finding the Third Proportional to 44,772 and 94,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,772 and 94,152 is: 197,994.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,772 : 94,152 = 94,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,772/94,152 = 94,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,772x = 94,152 × 94,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,772x = 8,864,599,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,864,599,104/44,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 197,994.26
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