Finding the Third Proportional to 43,941 and 68,096
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,941 and 68,096 is: 105,529.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,941 : 68,096 = 68,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,941/68,096 = 68,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,941x = 68,096 × 68,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,941x = 4,637,065,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,637,065,216/43,941 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,529.35
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