Finding the Third Proportional to 44,894 and 94,439
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,894 and 94,439 is: 198,661.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,894 : 94,439 = 94,439 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,894/94,439 = 94,439/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,894x = 94,439 × 94,439 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,894x = 8,918,724,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,918,724,721/44,894 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 198,661.84
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