Finding the Third Proportional to 44,712 and 60,507
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,712 and 60,507 is: 81,881.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,712 : 60,507 = 60,507 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,712/60,507 = 60,507/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,712x = 60,507 × 60,507 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,712x = 3,661,097,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,661,097,049/44,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 81,881.76
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