Finding the Third Proportional to 44,822 and 66,970
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,822 and 66,970 is: 100,062.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,822 : 66,970 = 66,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,822/66,970 = 66,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,822x = 66,970 × 66,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,822x = 4,484,980,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,484,980,900/44,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,062.04
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