Finding the Third Proportional to 44,070 and 85,926
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,070 and 85,926 is: 167,535.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,070 : 85,926 = 85,926 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,070/85,926 = 85,926/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,070x = 85,926 × 85,926 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,070x = 7,383,277,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,383,277,476/44,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 167,535.23
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