Finding the Third Proportional to 44,072 and 66,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,072 and 66,204 is: 99,450.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,072 : 66,204 = 66,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,072/66,204 = 66,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,072x = 66,204 × 66,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,072x = 4,382,969,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,382,969,616/44,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 99,450.21
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