Finding the Third Proportional to 44.14 and 61.94
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Solution
The third proportional to 44.14 and 61.94 is: 86.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44.14 : 61.94 = 61.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44.14/61.94 = 61.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44.14x = 61.94 × 61.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44.14x = 3,836.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,836.13/44.14 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 86.91
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