Finding the Third Proportional to 44,490 and 69,286.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,490 and 69,286.50 is: 107,903.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,490 : 69,286.50 = 69,286.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,490/69,286.50 = 69,286.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,490x = 69,286.50 × 69,286.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,490x = 4,800,619,082.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,800,619,082.25/44,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 107,903.33
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