Finding the Third Proportional to 43,339 and 64,725
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,339 and 64,725 is: 96,664.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,339 : 64,725 = 64,725 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,339/64,725 = 64,725/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,339x = 64,725 × 64,725 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,339x = 4,189,325,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,189,325,625/43,339 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 96,664.10
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