Finding the Third Proportional to 43,184 and 93,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,184 and 93,952 is: 204,403.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,184 : 93,952 = 93,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,184/93,952 = 93,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,184x = 93,952 × 93,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,184x = 8,826,978,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,826,978,304/43,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,403.91
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