Finding the Third Proportional to 43,041 and 63,291
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,041 and 63,291 is: 93,068.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,041 : 63,291 = 63,291 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,041/63,291 = 63,291/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,041x = 63,291 × 63,291 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,041x = 4,005,750,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,005,750,681/43,041 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 93,068.25
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