Finding the Third Proportional to 43,873.50 and 68,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,873.50 and 68,754 is: 107,744.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,873.50 : 68,754 = 68,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,873.50/68,754 = 68,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,873.50x = 68,754 × 68,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,873.50x = 4,727,112,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,727,112,516/43,873.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 107,744.14
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