Finding the Third Proportional to 44,550 and 66,825
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,550 and 66,825 is: 100,237.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,550 : 66,825 = 66,825 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,550/66,825 = 66,825/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,550x = 66,825 × 66,825 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,550x = 4,465,580,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,465,580,625/44,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,237.50
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