Finding the Third Proportional to 44,976 and 97,879
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,976 and 97,879 is: 213,009.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,976 : 97,879 = 97,879 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,976/97,879 = 97,879/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,976x = 97,879 × 97,879 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,976x = 9,580,298,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,580,298,641/44,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 213,009.13
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