Finding the Third Proportional to 43,892 and 66,220
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,892 and 66,220 is: 99,906.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,892 : 66,220 = 66,220 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,892/66,220 = 66,220/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,892x = 66,220 × 66,220 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,892x = 4,385,088,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,385,088,400/43,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 99,906.32
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