Finding the Third Proportional to 44,234 and 65,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,234 and 65,724 is: 97,654.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,234 : 65,724 = 65,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,234/65,724 = 65,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,234x = 65,724 × 65,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,234x = 4,319,644,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,319,644,176/44,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 97,654.39
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