Finding the Third Proportional to 43,885 and 66,214
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,885 and 66,214 is: 99,904.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,885 : 66,214 = 66,214 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,885/66,214 = 66,214/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,885x = 66,214 × 66,214 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,885x = 4,384,293,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,384,293,796/43,885 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 99,904.15
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