Finding the Third Proportional to 44,667 and 66,834
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,667 and 66,834 is: 100,001.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,667 : 66,834 = 66,834 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,667/66,834 = 66,834/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,667x = 66,834 × 66,834 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,667x = 4,466,783,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,466,783,556/44,667 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,001.87
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