Finding the Third Proportional to 44,382 and 67,482
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,382 and 67,482 is: 102,605.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,382 : 67,482 = 67,482 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,382/67,482 = 67,482/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,382x = 67,482 × 67,482 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,382x = 4,553,820,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,553,820,324/44,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 102,605.12
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