Finding the Third Proportional to 44,520 and 68,460
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,520 and 68,460 is: 105,273.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,520 : 68,460 = 68,460 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,520/68,460 = 68,460/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,520x = 68,460 × 68,460 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,520x = 4,686,771,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,686,771,600/44,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,273.40
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