Finding the Third Proportional to 44,460 and 66,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,460 and 66,852 is: 100,521.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,460 : 66,852 = 66,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,460/66,852 = 66,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,460x = 66,852 × 66,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,460x = 4,469,189,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,469,189,904/44,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,521.59
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