Finding the Third Proportional to 43,166 and 66,666
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,166 and 66,666 is: 102,959.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,166 : 66,666 = 66,666 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,166/66,666 = 66,666/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,166x = 66,666 × 66,666 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,166x = 4,444,355,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,444,355,556/43,166 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 102,959.63
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