Finding the Third Proportional to 43,580 and 69,046
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,580 and 69,046 is: 109,393.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,580 : 69,046 = 69,046 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,580/69,046 = 69,046/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,580x = 69,046 × 69,046 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,580x = 4,767,350,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,767,350,116/43,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 109,393.07
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