Finding the Third Proportional to 44,670 and 59,067
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,670 and 59,067 is: 78,104.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,670 : 59,067 = 59,067 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,670/59,067 = 59,067/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,670x = 59,067 × 59,067 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,670x = 3,488,910,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,488,910,489/44,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 78,104.11
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