Finding the Third Proportional to 43,404 and 65,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,404 and 65,232 is: 98,037.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,404 : 65,232 = 65,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,404/65,232 = 65,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,404x = 65,232 × 65,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,404x = 4,255,213,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,255,213,824/43,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,037.37
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