Finding the Third Proportional to 44,268 and 66,772.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,268 and 66,772.50 is: 100,717.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,268 : 66,772.50 = 66,772.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,268/66,772.50 = 66,772.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,268x = 66,772.50 × 66,772.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,268x = 4,458,566,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,458,566,756.25/44,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,717.60
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