Finding the Third Proportional to 44,864 and 94,378
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,864 and 94,378 is: 198,537.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,864 : 94,378 = 94,378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,864/94,378 = 94,378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,864x = 94,378 × 94,378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,864x = 8,907,206,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,907,206,884/44,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 198,537.96
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