Finding the Third Proportional to 33,456 and 44,412
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Solution
The third proportional to 33,456 and 44,412 is: 58,955.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,456 : 44,412 = 44,412 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,456/44,412 = 44,412/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,456x = 44,412 × 44,412 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,456x = 1,972,425,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,972,425,744/33,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 58,955.81
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