Finding the Third Proportional to 44,900 and 94,450
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,900 and 94,450 is: 198,681.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,900 : 94,450 = 94,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,900/94,450 = 94,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,900x = 94,450 × 94,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,900x = 8,920,802,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,920,802,500/44,900 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 198,681.57
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