Finding the Third Proportional to 44,544 and 66,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,544 and 66,816 is: 100,224
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,544 : 66,816 = 66,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,544/66,816 = 66,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,544x = 66,816 × 66,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,544x = 4,464,377,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,464,377,856/44,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,224
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