Finding the Third Proportional to 44,530 and 63,786
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,530 and 63,786 is: 91,368.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,530 : 63,786 = 63,786 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,530/63,786 = 63,786/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,530x = 63,786 × 63,786 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,530x = 4,068,653,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,068,653,796/44,530 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 91,368.83
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