Finding the Third Proportional to 44,848 and 94,342
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,848 and 94,342 is: 198,457.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,848 : 94,342 = 94,342 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,848/94,342 = 94,342/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,848x = 94,342 × 94,342 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,848x = 8,900,412,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,900,412,964/44,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 198,457.30
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