Finding the Third Proportional to 44,880 and 69,690
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,880 and 69,690 is: 108,215.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,880 : 69,690 = 69,690 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,880/69,690 = 69,690/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,880x = 69,690 × 69,690 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,880x = 4,856,696,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,856,696,100/44,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 108,215.15
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