Finding the Third Proportional to 43,057 and 65,497
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,057 and 65,497 is: 99,632.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,057 : 65,497 = 65,497 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,057/65,497 = 65,497/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,057x = 65,497 × 65,497 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,057x = 4,289,857,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,289,857,009/43,057 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 99,632.05
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