Finding the Third Proportional to 44,986 and 66,020
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,986 and 66,020 is: 96,888.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,986 : 66,020 = 66,020 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,986/66,020 = 66,020/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,986x = 66,020 × 66,020 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,986x = 4,358,640,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,358,640,400/44,986 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 96,888.82
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