Finding the Third Proportional to 44,839 and 67,365
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,839 and 67,365 is: 101,207.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,839 : 67,365 = 67,365 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,839/67,365 = 67,365/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,839x = 67,365 × 67,365 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,839x = 4,538,043,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,538,043,225/44,839 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 101,207.50
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