Finding the Third Proportional to 44,830 and 67,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,830 and 67,608 is: 101,959.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,830 : 67,608 = 67,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,830/67,608 = 67,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,830x = 67,608 × 67,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,830x = 4,570,841,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,570,841,664/44,830 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 101,959.44
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