Finding the Third Proportional to 44,990 and 96,892
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,990 and 96,892 is: 208,669.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,990 : 96,892 = 96,892 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,990/96,892 = 96,892/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,990x = 96,892 × 96,892 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,990x = 9,388,059,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,388,059,664/44,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,669.92
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