Finding the Third Proportional to 44,451 and 104,930
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,451 and 104,930 is: 247,695.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,451 : 104,930 = 104,930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,451/104,930 = 104,930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,451x = 104,930 × 104,930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,451x = 11,010,304,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,010,304,900/44,451 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,695.33
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