Finding the Third Proportional to 44,946 and 71,550
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,946 and 71,550 is: 113,901.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,946 : 71,550 = 71,550 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,946/71,550 = 71,550/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,946x = 71,550 × 71,550 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,946x = 5,119,402,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,119,402,500/44,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 113,901.18
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