Finding the Third Proportional to 43,498 and 66,975
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,498 and 66,975 is: 103,123.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,498 : 66,975 = 66,975 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,498/66,975 = 66,975/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,498x = 66,975 × 66,975 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,498x = 4,485,650,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,485,650,625/43,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 103,123.15
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