Finding the Third Proportional to 43,730 and 67,526
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,730 and 67,526 is: 104,270.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,730 : 67,526 = 67,526 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,730/67,526 = 67,526/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,730x = 67,526 × 67,526 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,730x = 4,559,760,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,559,760,676/43,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 104,270.77
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