Finding the Third Proportional to 44,424 and 70,331
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,424 and 70,331 is: 111,346.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,424 : 70,331 = 70,331 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,424/70,331 = 70,331/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,424x = 70,331 × 70,331 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,424x = 4,946,449,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,946,449,561/44,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 111,346.33
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