Finding the Third Proportional to 43,297.50 and 68,646
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,297.50 and 68,646 is: 108,834.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,297.50 : 68,646 = 68,646 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,297.50/68,646 = 68,646/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,297.50x = 68,646 × 68,646 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,297.50x = 4,712,273,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,712,273,316/43,297.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 108,834.77
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