Finding the Third Proportional to 44,716.50 and 62,668.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,716.50 and 62,668.50 is: 87,827.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,716.50 : 62,668.50 = 62,668.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,716.50/62,668.50 = 62,668.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,716.50x = 62,668.50 × 62,668.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,716.50x = 3,927,340,892.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,927,340,892.25/44,716.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 87,827.56
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