Finding the Third Proportional to 44,974 and 98,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,974 and 98,696 is: 216,589.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,974 : 98,696 = 98,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,974/98,696 = 98,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,974x = 98,696 × 98,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,974x = 9,740,900,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,740,900,416/44,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 216,589.59
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