Finding the Third Proportional to 43,950 and 68,106
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,950 and 68,106 is: 105,538.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,950 : 68,106 = 68,106 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,950/68,106 = 68,106/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,950x = 68,106 × 68,106 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,950x = 4,638,427,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,638,427,236/43,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,538.73
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