Finding the Third Proportional to 44,437.50 and 106,243.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,437.50 and 106,243.50 is: 254,012.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,437.50 : 106,243.50 = 106,243.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,437.50/106,243.50 = 106,243.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,437.50x = 106,243.50 × 106,243.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,437.50x = 11,287,681,292.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,287,681,292.25/44,437.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254,012.52
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