Finding the Third Proportional to 43,254 and 62,513
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,254 and 62,513 is: 90,347.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,254 : 62,513 = 62,513 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,254/62,513 = 62,513/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,254x = 62,513 × 62,513 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,254x = 3,907,875,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,907,875,169/43,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 90,347.14
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