Finding the Third Proportional to 44,510 and 62,607
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,510 and 62,607 is: 88,061.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,510 : 62,607 = 62,607 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,510/62,607 = 62,607/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,510x = 62,607 × 62,607 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,510x = 3,919,636,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,919,636,449/44,510 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 88,061.93
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