Finding the Third Proportional to 43,967 and 68,178
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,967 and 68,178 is: 105,721.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,967 : 68,178 = 68,178 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,967/68,178 = 68,178/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,967x = 68,178 × 68,178 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,967x = 4,648,239,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,648,239,684/43,967 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,721.10
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