Finding the Third Proportional to 43,952 and 68,109
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,952 and 68,109 is: 105,543.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,952 : 68,109 = 68,109 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,952/68,109 = 68,109/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,952x = 68,109 × 68,109 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,952x = 4,638,835,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,638,835,881/43,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,543.23
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