Finding the Third Proportional to 44,991 and 98,458
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,991 and 98,458 is: 215,464.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,991 : 98,458 = 98,458 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,991/98,458 = 98,458/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,991x = 98,458 × 98,458 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,991x = 9,693,977,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,693,977,764/44,991 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,464.82
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