Finding the Third Proportional to 44,916 and 66,502
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,916 and 66,502 is: 98,461.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,916 : 66,502 = 66,502 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,916/66,502 = 66,502/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,916x = 66,502 × 66,502 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,916x = 4,422,516,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,422,516,004/44,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,461.93
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