Finding the Third Proportional to 44,250 and 68,520
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,250 and 68,520 is: 106,101.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,250 : 68,520 = 68,520 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,250/68,520 = 68,520/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,250x = 68,520 × 68,520 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,250x = 4,694,990,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,694,990,400/44,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 106,101.48
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