Finding the Third Proportional to 44,867 and 60,969
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,867 and 60,969 is: 82,849.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,867 : 60,969 = 60,969 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,867/60,969 = 60,969/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,867x = 60,969 × 60,969 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,867x = 3,717,218,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,717,218,961/44,867 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 82,849.73
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