Finding the Third Proportional to 43,318 and 64,803
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,318 and 64,803 is: 96,944.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,318 : 64,803 = 64,803 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,318/64,803 = 64,803/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,318x = 64,803 × 64,803 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,318x = 4,199,428,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,199,428,809/43,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 96,944.20
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