Finding the Third Proportional to 43,958 and 68,907
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,958 and 68,907 is: 108,016.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,958 : 68,907 = 68,907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,958/68,907 = 68,907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,958x = 68,907 × 68,907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,958x = 4,748,174,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,748,174,649/43,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 108,016.17
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