Finding the Third Proportional to 43,962 and 66,095
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,962 and 66,095 is: 99,371.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,962 : 66,095 = 66,095 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,962/66,095 = 66,095/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,962x = 66,095 × 66,095 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,962x = 4,368,549,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,368,549,025/43,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 99,371.03
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