Finding the Third Proportional to 43,046 and 92,888
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,046 and 92,888 is: 200,440.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,046 : 92,888 = 92,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,046/92,888 = 92,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,046x = 92,888 × 92,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,046x = 8,628,180,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,628,180,544/43,046 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 200,440.94
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