Finding the Third Proportional to 38,943 and 64,413
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,943 and 64,413 is: 106,541.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,943 : 64,413 = 64,413 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,943/64,413 = 64,413/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,943x = 64,413 × 64,413 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,943x = 4,149,034,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,149,034,569/38,943 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 106,541.22
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