Finding the Third Proportional to 44,986 and 67,114
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,986 and 67,114 is: 100,126.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,986 : 67,114 = 67,114 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,986/67,114 = 67,114/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,986x = 67,114 × 67,114 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,986x = 4,504,288,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,504,288,996/44,986 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,126.46
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