Finding the Third Proportional to 44,566 and 66,858
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,566 and 66,858 is: 100,300.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,566 : 66,858 = 66,858 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,566/66,858 = 66,858/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,566x = 66,858 × 66,858 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,566x = 4,469,992,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,469,992,164/44,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,300.50
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