Finding the Third Proportional to 44,964 and 98,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,964 and 98,676 is: 216,549.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,964 : 98,676 = 98,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,964/98,676 = 98,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,964x = 98,676 × 98,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,964x = 9,736,952,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,736,952,976/44,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 216,549.97
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