Finding the Third Proportional to 44,968 and 106,102
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,968 and 106,102 is: 250,347.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,968 : 106,102 = 106,102 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,968/106,102 = 106,102/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,968x = 106,102 × 106,102 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,968x = 11,257,634,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,257,634,404/44,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 250,347.68
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