Finding the Third Proportional to 44,376 and 66,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,376 and 66,584 is: 99,906.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,376 : 66,584 = 66,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,376/66,584 = 66,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,376x = 66,584 × 66,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,376x = 4,433,429,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,433,429,056/44,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 99,906.01
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