Finding the Third Proportional to 43,581 and 67,329
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,581 and 67,329 is: 104,017.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,581 : 67,329 = 67,329 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,581/67,329 = 67,329/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,581x = 67,329 × 67,329 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,581x = 4,533,194,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,533,194,241/43,581 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 104,017.67
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