Finding the Third Proportional to 43,786 and 67,920
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,786 and 67,920 is: 105,356.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,786 : 67,920 = 67,920 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,786/67,920 = 67,920/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,786x = 67,920 × 67,920 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,786x = 4,613,126,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,613,126,400/43,786 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,356.20
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