Finding the Third Proportional to 43,131 and 92,562
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,131 and 92,562 is: 198,644.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,131 : 92,562 = 92,562 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,131/92,562 = 92,562/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,131x = 92,562 × 92,562 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,131x = 8,567,723,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,567,723,844/43,131 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 198,644.22
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