Finding the Third Proportional to 44,796 and 89,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,796 and 89,592 is: 179,184
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,796 : 89,592 = 89,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,796/89,592 = 89,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,796x = 89,592 × 89,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,796x = 8,026,726,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,026,726,464/44,796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 179,184
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