Finding the Third Proportional to 44,063 and 70,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,063 and 70,932 is: 114,185.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,063 : 70,932 = 70,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,063/70,932 = 70,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,063x = 70,932 × 70,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,063x = 5,031,348,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,031,348,624/44,063 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 114,185.34
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