Finding the Third Proportional to 43,769 and 65,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,769 and 65,658 is: 98,493.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,769 : 65,658 = 65,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,769/65,658 = 65,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,769x = 65,658 × 65,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,769x = 4,310,972,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,310,972,964/43,769 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,493.75
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