Finding the Third Proportional to 44,868 and 98,358
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,868 and 98,358 is: 215,616.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,868 : 98,358 = 98,358 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,868/98,358 = 98,358/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,868x = 98,358 × 98,358 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,868x = 9,674,296,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,674,296,164/44,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,616.84
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