Finding the Third Proportional to 43,992 and 66,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,992 and 66,364 is: 100,113.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,992 : 66,364 = 66,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,992/66,364 = 66,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,992x = 66,364 × 66,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,992x = 4,404,180,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,404,180,496/43,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,113.21
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