Finding the Third Proportional to 44,650 and 60,639
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,650 and 60,639 is: 82,353.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,650 : 60,639 = 60,639 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,650/60,639 = 60,639/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,650x = 60,639 × 60,639 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,650x = 3,677,088,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,677,088,321/44,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 82,353.60
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