Finding the Third Proportional to 44,664 and 60,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,664 and 60,658 is: 82,379.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,664 : 60,658 = 60,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,664/60,658 = 60,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,664x = 60,658 × 60,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,664x = 3,679,392,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,679,392,964/44,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 82,379.39
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