Finding the Third Proportional to 44,860 and 94,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,860 and 94,368 is: 198,513.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,860 : 94,368 = 94,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,860/94,368 = 94,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,860x = 94,368 × 94,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,860x = 8,905,319,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,905,319,424/44,860 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 198,513.59
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