Finding the Third Proportional to 44,890 and 69,705
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,890 and 69,705 is: 108,237.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,890 : 69,705 = 69,705 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,890/69,705 = 69,705/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,890x = 69,705 × 69,705 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,890x = 4,858,787,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,858,787,025/44,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 108,237.63
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