Finding the Third Proportional to 43,332 and 63,357
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,332 and 63,357 is: 92,636.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,332 : 63,357 = 63,357 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,332/63,357 = 63,357/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,332x = 63,357 × 63,357 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,332x = 4,014,109,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,014,109,449/43,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 92,636.15
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