Finding the Third Proportional to 44,643 and 67,540
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,643 and 67,540 is: 102,180.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,643 : 67,540 = 67,540 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,643/67,540 = 67,540/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,643x = 67,540 × 67,540 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,643x = 4,561,651,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,561,651,600/44,643 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 102,180.67
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