Finding the Third Proportional to 43,944 and 68,101
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,944 and 68,101 is: 105,537.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,944 : 68,101 = 68,101 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,944/68,101 = 68,101/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,944x = 68,101 × 68,101 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,944x = 4,637,746,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,637,746,201/43,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,537.64
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