Finding the Third Proportional to 44,730 and 65,799
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,730 and 65,799 is: 96,792.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,730 : 65,799 = 65,799 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,730/65,799 = 65,799/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,730x = 65,799 × 65,799 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,730x = 4,329,508,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,329,508,401/44,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 96,792.05
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