Finding the Third Proportional to 43,765 and 66,050
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,765 and 66,050 is: 99,682.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,765 : 66,050 = 66,050 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,765/66,050 = 66,050/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,765x = 66,050 × 66,050 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,765x = 4,362,602,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,362,602,500/43,765 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 99,682.45
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