Finding the Third Proportional to 44,793 and 62,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,793 and 62,784 is: 88,001.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,793 : 62,784 = 62,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,793/62,784 = 62,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,793x = 62,784 × 62,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,793x = 3,941,830,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,941,830,656/44,793 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 88,001.04
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