Finding the Third Proportional to 43,960 and 68,910
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,960 and 68,910 is: 108,020.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,960 : 68,910 = 68,910 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,960/68,910 = 68,910/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,960x = 68,910 × 68,910 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,960x = 4,748,588,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,748,588,100/43,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 108,020.66
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