Finding the Third Proportional to 44,924 and 70,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,924 and 70,464 is: 110,523.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,924 : 70,464 = 70,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,924/70,464 = 70,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,924x = 70,464 × 70,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,924x = 4,965,175,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,965,175,296/44,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 110,523.89
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