Finding the Third Proportional to 43,830 and 71,209
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,830 and 71,209 is: 115,690.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,830 : 71,209 = 71,209 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,830/71,209 = 71,209/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,830x = 71,209 × 71,209 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,830x = 5,070,721,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,070,721,681/43,830 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 115,690.66
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