Finding the Third Proportional to 44,034 and 66,891
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,034 and 66,891 is: 101,612.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,034 : 66,891 = 66,891 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,034/66,891 = 66,891/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,034x = 66,891 × 66,891 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,034x = 4,474,405,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,474,405,881/44,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 101,612.52
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