Finding the Third Proportional to 44,415 and 65,946
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,415 and 65,946 is: 97,914.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,415 : 65,946 = 65,946 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,415/65,946 = 65,946/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,415x = 65,946 × 65,946 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,415x = 4,348,874,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,348,874,916/44,415 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 97,914.55
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