Finding the Third Proportional to 44,534 and 59,601
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,534 and 59,601 is: 79,765.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,534 : 59,601 = 59,601 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,534/59,601 = 59,601/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,534x = 59,601 × 59,601 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,534x = 3,552,279,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,552,279,201/44,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 79,765.55
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