Finding the Third Proportional to 43,638 and 66,726
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,638 and 66,726 is: 102,029.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,638 : 66,726 = 66,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,638/66,726 = 66,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,638x = 66,726 × 66,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,638x = 4,452,359,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,452,359,076/43,638 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 102,029.40
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