Finding the Third Proportional to 43 and 64
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Solution
The third proportional to 43 and 64 is: 95.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43 : 64 = 64 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43/64 = 64/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43x = 64 × 64 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43x = 4,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,096/43 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95.26
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