Finding the Third Proportional to 44,490 and 59,925
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,490 and 59,925 is: 80,714.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,490 : 59,925 = 59,925 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,490/59,925 = 59,925/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,490x = 59,925 × 59,925 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,490x = 3,591,005,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,591,005,625/44,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 80,714.89
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