Finding the Third Proportional to 43,792 and 67,947
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,792 and 67,947 is: 105,425.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,792 : 67,947 = 67,947 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,792/67,947 = 67,947/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,792x = 67,947 × 67,947 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,792x = 4,616,794,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,616,794,809/43,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,425.53
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