Finding the Third Proportional to 44,136 and 68,384
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,136 and 68,384 is: 105,953.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,136 : 68,384 = 68,384 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,136/68,384 = 68,384/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,136x = 68,384 × 68,384 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,136x = 4,676,371,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,676,371,456/44,136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,953.68
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