Finding the Third Proportional to 44,874 and 69,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,874 and 69,684 is: 108,210.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,874 : 69,684 = 69,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,874/69,684 = 69,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,874x = 69,684 × 69,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,874x = 4,855,859,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,855,859,856/44,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 108,210.99
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