Finding the Third Proportional to 44,178.75 and 65,409.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,178.75 and 65,409.75 is: 96,843.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,178.75 : 65,409.75 = 65,409.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,178.75/65,409.75 = 65,409.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,178.75x = 65,409.75 × 65,409.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,178.75x = 4,278,435,395.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,278,435,395.06/44,178.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 96,843.74
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