Finding the Third Proportional to 44,462 and 65,027.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,462 and 65,027.25 is: 95,104.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,462 : 65,027.25 = 65,027.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,462/65,027.25 = 65,027.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,462x = 65,027.25 × 65,027.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,462x = 4,228,543,242.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,228,543,242.56/44,462 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,104.66
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