Finding the Third Proportional to 44,508 and 69,315
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,508 and 69,315 is: 107,948.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,508 : 69,315 = 69,315 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,508/69,315 = 69,315/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,508x = 69,315 × 69,315 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,508x = 4,804,569,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,804,569,225/44,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 107,948.44
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