Finding the Third Proportional to 43,814 and 68,641
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,814 and 68,641 is: 107,536.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,814 : 68,641 = 68,641 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,814/68,641 = 68,641/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,814x = 68,641 × 68,641 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,814x = 4,711,586,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,711,586,881/43,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 107,536.10
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