Finding the Third Proportional to 43,158 and 92,313
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,158 and 92,313 is: 197,453.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,158 : 92,313 = 92,313 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,158/92,313 = 92,313/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,158x = 92,313 × 92,313 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,158x = 8,521,689,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,521,689,969/43,158 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 197,453.31
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