Finding the Third Proportional to 44,990 and 98,272
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,990 and 98,272 is: 214,656.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,990 : 98,272 = 98,272 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,990/98,272 = 98,272/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,990x = 98,272 × 98,272 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,990x = 9,657,385,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,657,385,984/44,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 214,656.28
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