Finding the Third Proportional to 44,618 and 66,927
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,618 and 66,927 is: 100,390.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,618 : 66,927 = 66,927 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,618/66,927 = 66,927/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,618x = 66,927 × 66,927 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,618x = 4,479,223,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,479,223,329/44,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,390.50
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