Finding the Third Proportional to 44,994 and 98,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,994 and 98,364 is: 215,039.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,994 : 98,364 = 98,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,994/98,364 = 98,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,994x = 98,364 × 98,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,994x = 9,675,476,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,675,476,496/44,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,039.26
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