Finding the Third Proportional to 44,104 and 68,474
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,104 and 68,474 is: 106,309.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,104 : 68,474 = 68,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,104/68,474 = 68,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,104x = 68,474 × 68,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,104x = 4,688,688,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,688,688,676/44,104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 106,309.83
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