Finding the Third Proportional to 44,538 and 71,019
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,538 and 71,019 is: 113,244.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,538 : 71,019 = 71,019 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,538/71,019 = 71,019/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,538x = 71,019 × 71,019 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,538x = 5,043,698,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,043,698,361/44,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 113,244.83
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