Finding the Third Proportional to 44,856 and 66,415.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,856 and 66,415.50 is: 98,337.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,856 : 66,415.50 = 66,415.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,856/66,415.50 = 66,415.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,856x = 66,415.50 × 66,415.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,856x = 4,411,018,640.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,411,018,640.25/44,856 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,337.32
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