Finding the Third Proportional to 44,918 and 66,505
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,918 and 66,505 is: 98,466.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,918 : 66,505 = 66,505 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,918/66,505 = 66,505/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,918x = 66,505 × 66,505 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,918x = 4,422,915,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,422,915,025/44,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,466.43
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