Finding the Third Proportional to 44,982 and 96,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,982 and 96,192 is: 205,702.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,982 : 96,192 = 96,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,982/96,192 = 96,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,982x = 96,192 × 96,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,982x = 9,252,900,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,252,900,864/44,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,702.30
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