Finding the Third Proportional to 44,284 and 68,654
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,284 and 68,654 is: 106,435.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,284 : 68,654 = 68,654 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,284/68,654 = 68,654/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,284x = 68,654 × 68,654 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,284x = 4,713,371,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,713,371,716/44,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 106,435.09
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