Finding the Third Proportional to 44,148 and 66,627
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,148 and 66,627 is: 100,551.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,148 : 66,627 = 66,627 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,148/66,627 = 66,627/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,148x = 66,627 × 66,627 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,148x = 4,439,157,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,439,157,129/44,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,551.72
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