Finding the Third Proportional to 44,153 and 66,412
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,153 and 66,412 is: 99,892.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,153 : 66,412 = 66,412 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,153/66,412 = 66,412/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,153x = 66,412 × 66,412 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,153x = 4,410,553,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,410,553,744/44,153 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 99,892.50
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