Finding the Third Proportional to 43,169 and 93,541
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,169 and 93,541 is: 202,689.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,169 : 93,541 = 93,541 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,169/93,541 = 93,541/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,169x = 93,541 × 93,541 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,169x = 8,749,918,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,749,918,681/43,169 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 202,689.86
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