Finding the Third Proportional to 43,230 and 66,156.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,230 and 66,156.75 is: 101,242.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,230 : 66,156.75 = 66,156.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,230/66,156.75 = 66,156.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,230x = 66,156.75 × 66,156.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,230x = 4,376,715,570.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,376,715,570.56/43,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 101,242.55
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