Finding the Third Proportional to 44,020 and 65,862
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,020 and 65,862 is: 98,541.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,020 : 65,862 = 65,862 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,020/65,862 = 65,862/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,020x = 65,862 × 65,862 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,020x = 4,337,803,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,337,803,044/44,020 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,541.64
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