Finding the Third Proportional to 43,298 and 64,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,298 and 64,772 is: 96,896.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,298 : 64,772 = 64,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,298/64,772 = 64,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,298x = 64,772 × 64,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,298x = 4,195,411,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,195,411,984/43,298 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 96,896.21
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