Finding the Third Proportional to 40,899.50 and 44,666
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,899.50 and 44,666 is: 48,779.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,899.50 : 44,666 = 44,666 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,899.50/44,666 = 44,666/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,899.50x = 44,666 × 44,666 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,899.50x = 1,995,051,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,995,051,556/40,899.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 48,779.36
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