Finding the Third Proportional to 44,984 and 96,197
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,984 and 96,197 is: 205,714.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,984 : 96,197 = 96,197 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,984/96,197 = 96,197/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,984x = 96,197 × 96,197 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,984x = 9,253,862,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,253,862,809/44,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,714.54
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