Finding the Third Proportional to 43,996 and 66,370
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,996 and 66,370 is: 100,122.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,996 : 66,370 = 66,370 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,996/66,370 = 66,370/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,996x = 66,370 × 66,370 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,996x = 4,404,976,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,404,976,900/43,996 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,122.21
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