Finding the Third Proportional to 44,084 and 62,844
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,084 and 62,844 is: 89,587.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,084 : 62,844 = 62,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,084/62,844 = 62,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,084x = 62,844 × 62,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,084x = 3,949,368,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,949,368,336/44,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 89,587.34
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