Finding the Third Proportional to 43,730 and 63,874
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,730 and 63,874 is: 93,297.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,730 : 63,874 = 63,874 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,730/63,874 = 63,874/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,730x = 63,874 × 63,874 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,730x = 4,079,887,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,079,887,876/43,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 93,297.23
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