Finding the Third Proportional to 44,968 and 97,863
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,968 and 97,863 is: 212,977.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,968 : 97,863 = 97,863 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,968/97,863 = 97,863/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,968x = 97,863 × 97,863 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,968x = 9,577,166,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,577,166,769/44,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 212,977.38
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