Finding the Third Proportional to 44,970 and 67,455
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,970 and 67,455 is: 101,182.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,970 : 67,455 = 67,455 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,970/67,455 = 67,455/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,970x = 67,455 × 67,455 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,970x = 4,550,177,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,550,177,025/44,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 101,182.50
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