Finding the Third Proportional to 44,851 and 94,349
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,851 and 94,349 is: 198,473.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,851 : 94,349 = 94,349 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,851/94,349 = 94,349/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,851x = 94,349 × 94,349 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,851x = 8,901,733,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,901,733,801/44,851 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 198,473.47
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