Finding the Third Proportional to 44,829 and 98,406
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,829 and 98,406 is: 216,015.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,829 : 98,406 = 98,406 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,829/98,406 = 98,406/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,829x = 98,406 × 98,406 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,829x = 9,683,740,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,683,740,836/44,829 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 216,015.10
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