Finding the Third Proportional to 43,771 and 63,743
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,771 and 63,743 is: 92,827.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,771 : 63,743 = 63,743 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,771/63,743 = 63,743/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,771x = 63,743 × 63,743 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,771x = 4,063,170,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,063,170,049/43,771 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 92,827.90
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