Finding the Third Proportional to 44,897.50 and 70,431
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,897.50 and 70,431 is: 110,485.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,897.50 : 70,431 = 70,431 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,897.50/70,431 = 70,431/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,897.50x = 70,431 × 70,431 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,897.50x = 4,960,525,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,960,525,761/44,897.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 110,485.57
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