Finding the Third Proportional to 44,788.50 and 97,884
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,788.50 and 97,884 is: 213,922.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,788.50 : 97,884 = 97,884 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,788.50/97,884 = 97,884/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,788.50x = 97,884 × 97,884 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,788.50x = 9,581,277,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,581,277,456/44,788.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 213,922.71
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