Finding the Third Proportional to 43,017 and 66,444
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,017 and 66,444 is: 102,629.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,017 : 66,444 = 66,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,017/66,444 = 66,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,017x = 66,444 × 66,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,017x = 4,414,805,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,414,805,136/43,017 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 102,629.31
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