Finding the Third Proportional to 43,769 and 63,740
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,769 and 63,740 is: 92,823.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,769 : 63,740 = 63,740 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,769/63,740 = 63,740/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,769x = 63,740 × 63,740 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,769x = 4,062,787,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,062,787,600/43,769 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 92,823.40
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