Finding the Third Proportional to 43,224 and 63,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,224 and 63,432 is: 93,087.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,224 : 63,432 = 63,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,224/63,432 = 63,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,224x = 63,432 × 63,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,224x = 4,023,618,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,023,618,624/43,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 93,087.60
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