Finding the Third Proportional to 44,928 and 91,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,928 and 91,800 is: 187,572.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,928 : 91,800 = 91,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,928/91,800 = 91,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,928x = 91,800 × 91,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,928x = 8,427,240,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,427,240,000/44,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187,572.12
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