Finding the Third Proportional to 44,272 and 66,575
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,272 and 66,575 is: 100,113.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,272 : 66,575 = 66,575 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,272/66,575 = 66,575/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,272x = 66,575 × 66,575 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,272x = 4,432,230,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,432,230,625/44,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,113.63
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