Finding the Third Proportional to 43,639 and 66,727
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,639 and 66,727 is: 102,030.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,639 : 66,727 = 66,727 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,639/66,727 = 66,727/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,639x = 66,727 × 66,727 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,639x = 4,452,492,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,452,492,529/43,639 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 102,030.12
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