Finding the Third Proportional to 43,338 and 68,767.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,338 and 68,767.50 is: 109,118.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,338 : 68,767.50 = 68,767.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,338/68,767.50 = 68,767.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,338x = 68,767.50 × 68,767.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,338x = 4,728,969,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,728,969,056.25/43,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 109,118.30
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