Finding the Third Proportional to 43,138 and 92,274
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,138 and 92,274 is: 197,377.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,138 : 92,274 = 92,274 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,138/92,274 = 92,274/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,138x = 92,274 × 92,274 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,138x = 8,514,491,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,514,491,076/43,138 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 197,377.97
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