Finding the Third Proportional to 44,140 and 68,390
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,140 and 68,390 is: 105,962.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,140 : 68,390 = 68,390 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,140/68,390 = 68,390/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,140x = 68,390 × 68,390 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,140x = 4,677,192,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,677,192,100/44,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,962.67
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