Finding the Third Proportional to 44,354 and 52,556
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,354 and 52,556 is: 62,274.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,354 : 52,556 = 52,556 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,354/52,556 = 52,556/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,354x = 52,556 × 52,556 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,354x = 2,762,133,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,762,133,136/44,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,274.72
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