Finding the Third Proportional to 44,037 and 77,733
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,037 and 77,733 is: 137,212.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,037 : 77,733 = 77,733 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,037/77,733 = 77,733/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,037x = 77,733 × 77,733 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,037x = 6,042,419,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,042,419,289/44,037 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,212.33
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