Finding the Third Proportional to 33,006 and 43,767
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Solution
The third proportional to 33,006 and 43,767 is: 58,036.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,006 : 43,767 = 43,767 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,006/43,767 = 43,767/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,006x = 43,767 × 43,767 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,006x = 1,915,550,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,915,550,289/33,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 58,036.43
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