Finding the Third Proportional to 44,939 and 98,711
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,939 and 98,711 is: 216,824.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,939 : 98,711 = 98,711 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,939/98,711 = 98,711/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,939x = 98,711 × 98,711 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,939x = 9,743,861,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,743,861,521/44,939 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 216,824.17
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