Finding the Third Proportional to 44,777 and 66,540
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,777 and 66,540 is: 98,880.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,777 : 66,540 = 66,540 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,777/66,540 = 66,540/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,777x = 66,540 × 66,540 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,777x = 4,427,571,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,427,571,600/44,777 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,880.49
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