Finding the Third Proportional to 44,931.75 and 68,217.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,931.75 and 68,217.75 is: 103,571.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,931.75 : 68,217.75 = 68,217.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,931.75/68,217.75 = 68,217.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,931.75x = 68,217.75 × 68,217.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,931.75x = 4,653,661,415.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,653,661,415.06/44,931.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 103,571.78
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