Finding the Third Proportional to 43,948 and 69,874
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,948 and 69,874 is: 111,094.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,948 : 69,874 = 69,874 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,948/69,874 = 69,874/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,948x = 69,874 × 69,874 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,948x = 4,882,375,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,882,375,876/43,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 111,094.38
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