Finding the Third Proportional to 44,892 and 97,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,892 and 97,644 is: 212,384.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,892 : 97,644 = 97,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,892/97,644 = 97,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,892x = 97,644 × 97,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,892x = 9,534,350,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,534,350,736/44,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 212,384.18
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