Finding the Third Proportional to 44,346 and 66,516
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,346 and 66,516 is: 99,769.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,346 : 66,516 = 66,516 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,346/66,516 = 66,516/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,346x = 66,516 × 66,516 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,346x = 4,424,378,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,424,378,256/44,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 99,769.50
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