Finding the Third Proportional to 44,940 and 69,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,940 and 69,894 is: 108,704.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,940 : 69,894 = 69,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,940/69,894 = 69,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,940x = 69,894 × 69,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,940x = 4,885,171,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,885,171,236/44,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 108,704.30
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