Finding the Third Proportional to 44,314 and 68,114
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,314 and 68,114 is: 104,696.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,314 : 68,114 = 68,114 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,314/68,114 = 68,114/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,314x = 68,114 × 68,114 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,314x = 4,639,516,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,639,516,996/44,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 104,696.42
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