Finding the Third Proportional to 44,360 and 66,720
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,360 and 66,720 is: 100,350.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,360 : 66,720 = 66,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,360/66,720 = 66,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,360x = 66,720 × 66,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,360x = 4,451,558,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,451,558,400/44,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,350.73
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