Finding the Third Proportional to 44,224 and 62,518
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,224 and 62,518 is: 88,379.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,224 : 62,518 = 62,518 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,224/62,518 = 62,518/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,224x = 62,518 × 62,518 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,224x = 3,908,500,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,908,500,324/44,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 88,379.62
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