Finding the Third Proportional to 44,357 and 59,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,357 and 59,952 is: 81,029.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,357 : 59,952 = 59,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,357/59,952 = 59,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,357x = 59,952 × 59,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,357x = 3,594,242,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,594,242,304/44,357 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 81,029.88
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