Finding the Third Proportional to 43,216 and 70,567
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,216 and 70,567 is: 115,228.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,216 : 70,567 = 70,567 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,216/70,567 = 70,567/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,216x = 70,567 × 70,567 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,216x = 4,979,701,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,979,701,489/43,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 115,228.19
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