Finding the Third Proportional to 44,004 and 106,347
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,004 and 106,347 is: 257,014.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,004 : 106,347 = 106,347 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,004/106,347 = 106,347/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,004x = 106,347 × 106,347 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,004x = 11,309,684,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,309,684,409/44,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 257,014.92
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