Finding the Third Proportional to 44,937 and 68,769
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,937 and 68,769 is: 105,240.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,937 : 68,769 = 68,769 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,937/68,769 = 68,769/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,937x = 68,769 × 68,769 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,937x = 4,729,175,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,729,175,361/44,937 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,240.12
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