Finding the Third Proportional to 44,788.50 and 96,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,788.50 and 96,570 is: 208,217.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,788.50 : 96,570 = 96,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,788.50/96,570 = 96,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,788.50x = 96,570 × 96,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,788.50x = 9,325,764,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,325,764,900/44,788.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,217.84
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