Finding the Third Proportional to 43,023 and 92,275
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,023 and 92,275 is: 197,909.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,023 : 92,275 = 92,275 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,023/92,275 = 92,275/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,023x = 92,275 × 92,275 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,023x = 8,514,675,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,514,675,625/43,023 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 197,909.85
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