Finding the Third Proportional to 43,651 and 65,461
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,651 and 65,461 is: 98,168.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,651 : 65,461 = 65,461 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,651/65,461 = 65,461/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,651x = 65,461 × 65,461 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,651x = 4,285,142,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,285,142,521/43,651 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,168.26
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