Finding the Third Proportional to 43,035 and 92,868
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,035 and 92,868 is: 200,405.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,035 : 92,868 = 92,868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,035/92,868 = 92,868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,035x = 92,868 × 92,868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,035x = 8,624,465,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,624,465,424/43,035 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 200,405.84
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