Finding the Third Proportional to 44,896 and 97,896
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,896 and 97,896 is: 213,462.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,896 : 97,896 = 97,896 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,896/97,896 = 97,896/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,896x = 97,896 × 97,896 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,896x = 9,583,626,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,583,626,816/44,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 213,462.82
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