Finding the Third Proportional to 44,485 and 69,278
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,485 and 69,278 is: 107,888.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,485 : 69,278 = 69,278 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,485/69,278 = 69,278/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,485x = 69,278 × 69,278 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,485x = 4,799,441,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,799,441,284/44,485 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 107,888.98
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