Finding the Third Proportional to 44,866 and 97,162
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,866 and 97,162 is: 210,414.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,866 : 97,162 = 97,162 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,866/97,162 = 97,162/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,866x = 97,162 × 97,162 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,866x = 9,440,454,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,440,454,244/44,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,414.44
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