Finding the Third Proportional to 44,010 and 58,665
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,010 and 58,665 is: 78,200.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,010 : 58,665 = 58,665 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,010/58,665 = 58,665/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,010x = 58,665 × 58,665 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,010x = 3,441,582,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,441,582,225/44,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 78,200.01
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