Finding the Third Proportional to 44,930 and 67,981
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,930 and 67,981 is: 102,858.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,930 : 67,981 = 67,981 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,930/67,981 = 67,981/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,930x = 67,981 × 67,981 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,930x = 4,621,416,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,621,416,361/44,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 102,858.14
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