Finding the Third Proportional to 43,127 and 64,421
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,127 and 64,421 is: 96,228.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,127 : 64,421 = 64,421 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,127/64,421 = 64,421/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,127x = 64,421 × 64,421 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,127x = 4,150,065,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,150,065,241/43,127 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 96,228.93
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