Finding the Third Proportional to 44,448 and 66,546
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,448 and 66,546 is: 99,630.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,448 : 66,546 = 66,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,448/66,546 = 66,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,448x = 66,546 × 66,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,448x = 4,428,370,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,428,370,116/44,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 99,630.36
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