Finding the Third Proportional to 43,856.75 and 68,351.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,856.75 and 68,351.75 is: 106,527.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,856.75 : 68,351.75 = 68,351.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,856.75/68,351.75 = 68,351.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,856.75x = 68,351.75 × 68,351.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,856.75x = 4,671,961,728.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,671,961,728.06/43,856.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 106,527.77
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