Finding the Third Proportional to 43,632 and 65,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,632 and 65,448 is: 98,172
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,632 : 65,448 = 65,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,632/65,448 = 65,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,632x = 65,448 × 65,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,632x = 4,283,440,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,283,440,704/43,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,172
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