Finding the Third Proportional to 43,044 and 92,596
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,044 and 92,596 is: 199,191.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,044 : 92,596 = 92,596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,044/92,596 = 92,596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,044x = 92,596 × 92,596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,044x = 8,574,019,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,574,019,216/43,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 199,191.97
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