Finding the Third Proportional to 44,654 and 65,523
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,654 and 65,523 is: 96,145.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,654 : 65,523 = 65,523 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,654/65,523 = 65,523/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,654x = 65,523 × 65,523 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,654x = 4,293,263,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,293,263,529/44,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 96,145.11
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