Finding the Third Proportional to 43,010 and 66,431
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,010 and 66,431 is: 102,605.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,010 : 66,431 = 66,431 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,010/66,431 = 66,431/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,010x = 66,431 × 66,431 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,010x = 4,413,077,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,413,077,761/43,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 102,605.85
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