Finding the Third Proportional to 44,642 and 69,124
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,642 and 69,124 is: 107,032.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,642 : 69,124 = 69,124 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,642/69,124 = 69,124/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,642x = 69,124 × 69,124 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,642x = 4,778,127,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,778,127,376/44,642 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 107,032.11
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