Finding the Third Proportional to 43,692 and 66,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,692 and 66,348 is: 100,752.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,692 : 66,348 = 66,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,692/66,348 = 66,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,692x = 66,348 × 66,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,692x = 4,402,057,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,402,057,104/43,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,752.02
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