Finding the Third Proportional to 44,450 and 64,918
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,450 and 64,918 is: 94,810.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,450 : 64,918 = 64,918 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,450/64,918 = 64,918/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,450x = 64,918 × 64,918 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,450x = 4,214,346,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,214,346,724/44,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 94,810.95
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