Finding the Third Proportional to 43,013 and 63,254
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,013 and 63,254 is: 93,019.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,013 : 63,254 = 63,254 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,013/63,254 = 63,254/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,013x = 63,254 × 63,254 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,013x = 4,001,068,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,001,068,516/43,013 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 93,019.98
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