Finding the Third Proportional to 43,012 and 65,165
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,012 and 65,165 is: 98,727.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,012 : 65,165 = 65,165 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,012/65,165 = 65,165/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,012x = 65,165 × 65,165 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,012x = 4,246,477,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,246,477,225/43,012 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,727.73
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