Finding the Third Proportional to 44,888 and 94,636
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,888 and 94,636 is: 199,518.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,888 : 94,636 = 94,636 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,888/94,636 = 94,636/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,888x = 94,636 × 94,636 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,888x = 8,955,972,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,955,972,496/44,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 199,518.19
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