Finding the Third Proportional to 44,028 and 85,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,028 and 85,850 is: 167,398.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,028 : 85,850 = 85,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,028/85,850 = 85,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,028x = 85,850 × 85,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,028x = 7,370,222,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,370,222,500/44,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 167,398.53
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