Finding the Third Proportional to 44,917.50 and 97,804.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,917.50 and 97,804.50 is: 212,961.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,917.50 : 97,804.50 = 97,804.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,917.50/97,804.50 = 97,804.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,917.50x = 97,804.50 × 97,804.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,917.50x = 9,565,720,220.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,565,720,220.25/44,917.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 212,961.99
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