Finding the Third Proportional to 44,883 and 65,367
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,883 and 65,367 is: 95,199.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,883 : 65,367 = 65,367 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,883/65,367 = 65,367/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,883x = 65,367 × 65,367 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,883x = 4,272,844,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,272,844,689/44,883 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,199.62
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