Finding the Third Proportional to 44,928 and 68,480
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,928 and 68,480 is: 104,378.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,928 : 68,480 = 68,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,928/68,480 = 68,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,928x = 68,480 × 68,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,928x = 4,689,510,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,689,510,400/44,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 104,378.35
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