Finding the Third Proportional to 44,866 and 94,379
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,866 and 94,379 is: 198,533.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,866 : 94,379 = 94,379 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,866/94,379 = 94,379/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,866x = 94,379 × 94,379 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,866x = 8,907,395,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,907,395,641/44,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 198,533.31
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