Finding the Third Proportional to 44,006 and 58,659
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,006 and 58,659 is: 78,191.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,006 : 58,659 = 58,659 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,006/58,659 = 58,659/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,006x = 58,659 × 58,659 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,006x = 3,440,878,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,440,878,281/44,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 78,191.12
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