Finding the Third Proportional to 43,590 and 65,709
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,590 and 65,709 is: 99,051.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,590 : 65,709 = 65,709 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,590/65,709 = 65,709/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,590x = 65,709 × 65,709 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,590x = 4,317,672,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,317,672,681/43,590 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 99,051.91
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