Finding the Third Proportional to 44,870 and 67,305
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,870 and 67,305 is: 100,957.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,870 : 67,305 = 67,305 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,870/67,305 = 67,305/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,870x = 67,305 × 67,305 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,870x = 4,529,963,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,529,963,025/44,870 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,957.50
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