Finding the Third Proportional to 43,018 and 92,630
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,018 and 92,630 is: 199,458.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,018 : 92,630 = 92,630 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,018/92,630 = 92,630/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,018x = 92,630 × 92,630 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,018x = 8,580,316,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,580,316,900/43,018 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 199,458.76
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