Finding the Third Proportional to 44,831 and 62,830
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,831 and 62,830 is: 88,055.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,831 : 62,830 = 62,830 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,831/62,830 = 62,830/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,831x = 62,830 × 62,830 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,831x = 3,947,608,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,947,608,900/44,831 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 88,055.34
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