Finding the Third Proportional to 43,671 and 102,657
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,671 and 102,657 is: 241,314.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,671 : 102,657 = 102,657 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,671/102,657 = 102,657/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,671x = 102,657 × 102,657 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,671x = 10,538,459,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,538,459,649/43,671 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 241,314.82
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