Finding the Third Proportional to 43,036 and 93,860
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,036 and 93,860 is: 204,705.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,036 : 93,860 = 93,860 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,036/93,860 = 93,860/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,036x = 93,860 × 93,860 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,036x = 8,809,699,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,809,699,600/43,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,705.35
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