Finding the Third Proportional to 44,980 and 97,734
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,980 and 97,734 is: 212,359.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,980 : 97,734 = 97,734 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,980/97,734 = 97,734/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,980x = 97,734 × 97,734 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,980x = 9,551,934,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,551,934,756/44,980 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 212,359.60
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