Finding the Third Proportional to 44,554 and 65,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,554 and 65,368 is: 95,905.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,554 : 65,368 = 65,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,554/65,368 = 65,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,554x = 65,368 × 65,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,554x = 4,272,975,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,272,975,424/44,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,905.54
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