Finding the Third Proportional to 43,154 and 66,627
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,154 and 66,627 is: 102,867.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,154 : 66,627 = 66,627 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,154/66,627 = 66,627/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,154x = 66,627 × 66,627 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,154x = 4,439,157,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,439,157,129/43,154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 102,867.80
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