Finding the Third Proportional to 44,952 and 67,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,952 and 67,992 is: 102,841.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,952 : 67,992 = 67,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,952/67,992 = 67,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,952x = 67,992 × 67,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,952x = 4,622,912,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,622,912,064/44,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 102,841.08
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