Finding the Third Proportional to 44,586 and 67,257
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,586 and 67,257 is: 101,455.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,586 : 67,257 = 67,257 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,586/67,257 = 67,257/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,586x = 67,257 × 67,257 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,586x = 4,523,504,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,523,504,049/44,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 101,455.70
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