Finding the Third Proportional to 43,775 and 67,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,775 and 67,772 is: 104,923.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,775 : 67,772 = 67,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,775/67,772 = 67,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,775x = 67,772 × 67,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,775x = 4,593,043,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,593,043,984/43,775 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 104,923.91
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