Finding the Third Proportional to 44,772 and 96,538.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,772 and 96,538.50 is: 208,158.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,772 : 96,538.50 = 96,538.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,772/96,538.50 = 96,538.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,772x = 96,538.50 × 96,538.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,772x = 9,319,681,982.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,319,681,982.25/44,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,158.71
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