Finding the Third Proportional to 44,240 and 66,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,240 and 66,360 is: 99,540
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,240 : 66,360 = 66,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,240/66,360 = 66,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,240x = 66,360 × 66,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,240x = 4,403,649,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,403,649,600/44,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 99,540
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