Finding the Third Proportional to 44,643 and 71,777
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,643 and 71,777 is: 115,403.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,643 : 71,777 = 71,777 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,643/71,777 = 71,777/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,643x = 71,777 × 71,777 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,643x = 5,151,937,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,151,937,729/44,643 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 115,403.04
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