Finding the Third Proportional to 43,224 and 66,751.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,224 and 66,751.50 is: 103,085.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,224 : 66,751.50 = 66,751.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,224/66,751.50 = 66,751.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,224x = 66,751.50 × 66,751.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,224x = 4,455,762,752.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,455,762,752.25/43,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 103,085.39
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