Finding the Third Proportional to 44,536 and 71,016
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,536 and 71,016 is: 113,240.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,536 : 71,016 = 71,016 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,536/71,016 = 71,016/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,536x = 71,016 × 71,016 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,536x = 5,043,272,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,043,272,256/44,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 113,240.35
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