Finding the Third Proportional to 43,074 and 92,406
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,074 and 92,406 is: 198,237.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,074 : 92,406 = 92,406 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,074/92,406 = 92,406/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,074x = 92,406 × 92,406 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,074x = 8,538,868,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,538,868,836/43,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 198,237.19
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