Finding the Third Proportional to 44,890 and 97,150
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,890 and 97,150 is: 210,250
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,890 : 97,150 = 97,150 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,890/97,150 = 97,150/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,890x = 97,150 × 97,150 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,890x = 9,438,122,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,438,122,500/44,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,250
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