Finding the Third Proportional to 43,342 and 64,715
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,342 and 64,715 is: 96,627.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,342 : 64,715 = 64,715 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,342/64,715 = 64,715/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,342x = 64,715 × 64,715 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,342x = 4,188,031,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,188,031,225/43,342 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 96,627.55
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