Finding the Third Proportional to 43,768 and 66,012
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,768 and 66,012 is: 99,560.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,768 : 66,012 = 66,012 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,768/66,012 = 66,012/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,768x = 66,012 × 66,012 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,768x = 4,357,584,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,357,584,144/43,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 99,560.96
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