Finding the Third Proportional to 44,976 and 66,006
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,976 and 66,006 is: 96,869.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,976 : 66,006 = 66,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,976/66,006 = 66,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,976x = 66,006 × 66,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,976x = 4,356,792,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,356,792,036/44,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 96,869.26
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