Finding the Third Proportional to 43,626 and 67,145
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,626 and 67,145 is: 103,343.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,626 : 67,145 = 67,145 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,626/67,145 = 67,145/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,626x = 67,145 × 67,145 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,626x = 4,508,451,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,508,451,025/43,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 103,343.21
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