Finding the Third Proportional to 19,923 and 43,357
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,923 and 43,357 is: 94,354.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,923 : 43,357 = 43,357 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,923/43,357 = 43,357/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,923x = 43,357 × 43,357 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,923x = 1,879,829,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,879,829,449/19,923 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 94,354.74
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