Finding the Third Proportional to 43,954 and 69,882
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,954 and 69,882 is: 111,104.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,954 : 69,882 = 69,882 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,954/69,882 = 69,882/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,954x = 69,882 × 69,882 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,954x = 4,883,493,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,883,493,924/43,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 111,104.65
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