Finding the Third Proportional to 44,338 and 65,211
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,338 and 65,211 is: 95,910.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,338 : 65,211 = 65,211 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,338/65,211 = 65,211/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,338x = 65,211 × 65,211 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,338x = 4,252,474,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,252,474,521/44,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,910.38
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