Finding the Third Proportional to 44,004 and 58,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,004 and 58,348 is: 77,367.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,004 : 58,348 = 58,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,004/58,348 = 58,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,004x = 58,348 × 58,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,004x = 3,404,489,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,404,489,104/44,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 77,367.72
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