Finding the Third Proportional to 44,550 and 63,819
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,550 and 63,819 is: 91,422.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,550 : 63,819 = 63,819 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,550/63,819 = 63,819/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,550x = 63,819 × 63,819 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,550x = 4,072,864,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,072,864,761/44,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 91,422.33
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