Finding the Third Proportional to 44,580 and 66,879
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,580 and 66,879 is: 100,332.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,580 : 66,879 = 66,879 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,580/66,879 = 66,879/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,580x = 66,879 × 66,879 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,580x = 4,472,800,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,472,800,641/44,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,332.00
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