Finding the Third Proportional to 19,777 and 43,201
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,777 and 43,201 is: 94,368.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,777 : 43,201 = 43,201 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,777/43,201 = 43,201/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,777x = 43,201 × 43,201 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,777x = 1,866,326,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,866,326,401/19,777 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 94,368.53
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