Finding the Third Proportional to 44,643 and 60,631
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,643 and 60,631 is: 82,344.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,643 : 60,631 = 60,631 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,643/60,631 = 60,631/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,643x = 60,631 × 60,631 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,643x = 3,676,118,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,676,118,161/44,643 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 82,344.78
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