Finding the Third Proportional to 44,958 and 64,759
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,958 and 64,759 is: 93,281.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,958 : 64,759 = 64,759 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,958/64,759 = 64,759/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,958x = 64,759 × 64,759 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,958x = 4,193,728,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,193,728,081/44,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 93,281.02
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