Finding the Third Proportional to 44,040 and 66,902
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,040 and 66,902 is: 101,632.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,040 : 66,902 = 66,902 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,040/66,902 = 66,902/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,040x = 66,902 × 66,902 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,040x = 4,475,877,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,475,877,604/44,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 101,632.10
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