Finding the Third Proportional to 44,715 and 62,673
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,715 and 62,673 is: 87,843.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,715 : 62,673 = 62,673 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,715/62,673 = 62,673/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,715x = 62,673 × 62,673 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,715x = 3,927,904,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,927,904,929/44,715 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 87,843.12
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