Finding the Third Proportional to 43,638 and 69,210
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,638 and 69,210 is: 109,767.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,638 : 69,210 = 69,210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,638/69,210 = 69,210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,638x = 69,210 × 69,210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,638x = 4,790,024,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,790,024,100/43,638 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 109,767.27
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