Finding the Third Proportional to 43,207 and 70,553
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,207 and 70,553 is: 115,206.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,207 : 70,553 = 70,553 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,207/70,553 = 70,553/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,207x = 70,553 × 70,553 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,207x = 4,977,725,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,977,725,809/43,207 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 115,206.47
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