Finding the Third Proportional to 44,831 and 98,410
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,831 and 98,410 is: 216,023.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,831 : 98,410 = 98,410 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,831/98,410 = 98,410/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,831x = 98,410 × 98,410 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,831x = 9,684,528,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,684,528,100/44,831 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 216,023.02
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