Finding the Third Proportional to 44,788 and 97,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,788 and 97,764 is: 213,400.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,788 : 97,764 = 97,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,788/97,764 = 97,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,788x = 97,764 × 97,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,788x = 9,557,799,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,557,799,696/44,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 213,400.90
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