Finding the Third Proportional to 43,920 and 106,155
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,920 and 106,155 is: 256,577.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,920 : 106,155 = 106,155 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,920/106,155 = 106,155/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,920x = 106,155 × 106,155 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,920x = 11,268,884,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,268,884,025/43,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 256,577.51
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