Finding the Third Proportional to 19,986 and 43,734
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,986 and 43,734 is: 95,700.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,986 : 43,734 = 43,734 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,986/43,734 = 43,734/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,986x = 43,734 × 43,734 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,986x = 1,912,662,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,912,662,756/19,986 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,700.13
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