Finding the Third Proportional to 43,604 and 65,236
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,604 and 65,236 is: 97,599.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,604 : 65,236 = 65,236 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,604/65,236 = 65,236/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,604x = 65,236 × 65,236 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,604x = 4,255,735,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,255,735,696/43,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 97,599.66
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