Finding the Third Proportional to 44,008 and 103,785
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,008 and 103,785 is: 244,758.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,008 : 103,785 = 103,785 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,008/103,785 = 103,785/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,008x = 103,785 × 103,785 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,008x = 10,771,326,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,771,326,225/44,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 244,758.37
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