Finding the Third Proportional to 44,878 and 98,460
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,878 and 98,460 is: 216,016.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,878 : 98,460 = 98,460 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,878/98,460 = 98,460/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,878x = 98,460 × 98,460 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,878x = 9,694,371,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,694,371,600/44,878 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 216,016.12
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