Finding the Third Proportional to 44,598 and 66,901.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,598 and 66,901.50 is: 100,359.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,598 : 66,901.50 = 66,901.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,598/66,901.50 = 66,901.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,598x = 66,901.50 × 66,901.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,598x = 4,475,810,702.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,475,810,702.25/44,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,359.00
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