Finding the Third Proportional to 44,658 and 76,059
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,658 and 76,059 is: 129,539.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,658 : 76,059 = 76,059 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,658/76,059 = 76,059/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,658x = 76,059 × 76,059 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,658x = 5,784,971,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,784,971,481/44,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129,539.42
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