Finding the Third Proportional to 43,026 and 92,643
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,026 and 92,643 is: 199,477.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,026 : 92,643 = 92,643 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,026/92,643 = 92,643/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,026x = 92,643 × 92,643 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,026x = 8,582,725,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,582,725,449/43,026 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 199,477.65
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