Finding the Third Proportional to 43,352 and 68,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,352 and 68,664 is: 108,754.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,352 : 68,664 = 68,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,352/68,664 = 68,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,352x = 68,664 × 68,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,352x = 4,714,744,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,714,744,896/43,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 108,754.96
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