Finding the Third Proportional to 44,280 and 86,319
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,280 and 86,319 is: 168,269.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,280 : 86,319 = 86,319 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,280/86,319 = 86,319/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,280x = 86,319 × 86,319 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,280x = 7,450,969,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,450,969,761/44,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 168,269.42
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