Finding the Third Proportional to 44,798 and 62,788
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,798 and 62,788 is: 88,002.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,798 : 62,788 = 62,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,798/62,788 = 62,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,798x = 62,788 × 62,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,798x = 3,942,332,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,942,332,944/44,798 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 88,002.43
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