Finding the Third Proportional to 43,350 and 68,661
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,350 and 68,661 is: 108,750.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,350 : 68,661 = 68,661 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,350/68,661 = 68,661/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,350x = 68,661 × 68,661 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,350x = 4,714,332,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,714,332,921/43,350 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 108,750.47
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