Finding the Third Proportional to 42,943 and 91,593
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Solution
The third proportional to 42,943 and 91,593 is: 195,358.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,943 : 91,593 = 91,593 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,943/91,593 = 91,593/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,943x = 91,593 × 91,593 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,943x = 8,389,277,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,389,277,649/42,943 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 195,358.44
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