Finding the Third Proportional to 44,911.75 and 74,855.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,911.75 and 74,855.75 is: 124,764.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,911.75 : 74,855.75 = 74,855.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,911.75/74,855.75 = 74,855.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,911.75x = 74,855.75 × 74,855.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,911.75x = 5,603,383,308.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,603,383,308.06/44,911.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 124,764.31
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