Finding the Third Proportional to 44,552 and 71,032
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,552 and 71,032 is: 113,250.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,552 : 71,032 = 71,032 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,552/71,032 = 71,032/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,552x = 71,032 × 71,032 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,552x = 5,045,545,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,045,545,024/44,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 113,250.70
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