Finding the Third Proportional to 44,962 and 97,213
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,962 and 97,213 is: 210,185.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,962 : 97,213 = 97,213 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,962/97,213 = 97,213/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,962x = 97,213 × 97,213 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,962x = 9,450,367,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,450,367,369/44,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,185.65
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