Finding the Third Proportional to 44,920 and 97,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,920 and 97,316 is: 210,828.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,920 : 97,316 = 97,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,920/97,316 = 97,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,920x = 97,316 × 97,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,920x = 9,470,403,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,470,403,856/44,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,828.22
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