Finding the Third Proportional to 43,030 and 92,858
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,030 and 92,858 is: 200,385.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,030 : 92,858 = 92,858 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,030/92,858 = 92,858/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,030x = 92,858 × 92,858 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,030x = 8,622,608,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,622,608,164/43,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 200,385.97
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