Finding the Third Proportional to 44,802 and 66,771
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,802 and 66,771 is: 99,512.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,802 : 66,771 = 66,771 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,802/66,771 = 66,771/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,802x = 66,771 × 66,771 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,802x = 4,458,366,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,458,366,441/44,802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 99,512.67
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