Finding the Third Proportional to 44,622 and 71,757
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,622 and 71,757 is: 115,393.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,622 : 71,757 = 71,757 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,622/71,757 = 71,757/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,622x = 71,757 × 71,757 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,622x = 5,149,067,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,149,067,049/44,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 115,393.01
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