Finding the Third Proportional to 44,652 and 76,050
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,652 and 76,050 is: 129,526.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,652 : 76,050 = 76,050 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,652/76,050 = 76,050/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,652x = 76,050 × 76,050 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,652x = 5,783,602,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,783,602,500/44,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129,526.17
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