Finding the Third Proportional to 43,966 and 68,180
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,966 and 68,180 is: 105,729.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,966 : 68,180 = 68,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,966/68,180 = 68,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,966x = 68,180 × 68,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,966x = 4,648,512,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,648,512,400/43,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,729.71
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