Finding the Third Proportional to 44,424 and 66,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,424 and 66,764 is: 100,338.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,424 : 66,764 = 66,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,424/66,764 = 66,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,424x = 66,764 × 66,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,424x = 4,457,431,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,457,431,696/44,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,338.37
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