Finding the Third Proportional to 43,650 and 66,738
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,650 and 66,738 is: 102,038.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,650 : 66,738 = 66,738 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,650/66,738 = 66,738/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,650x = 66,738 × 66,738 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,650x = 4,453,960,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,453,960,644/43,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 102,038.04
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