Finding the Third Proportional to 44,418 and 68,775
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,418 and 68,775 is: 106,488.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,418 : 68,775 = 68,775 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,418/68,775 = 68,775/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,418x = 68,775 × 68,775 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,418x = 4,730,000,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,730,000,625/44,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 106,488.37
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