Finding the Third Proportional to 44,762 and 60,219
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,762 and 60,219 is: 81,013.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,762 : 60,219 = 60,219 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,762/60,219 = 60,219/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,762x = 60,219 × 60,219 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,762x = 3,626,327,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,626,327,961/44,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 81,013.54
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