Finding the Third Proportional to 43,200 and 92,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,200 and 92,964 is: 200,053.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,200 : 92,964 = 92,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,200/92,964 = 92,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,200x = 92,964 × 92,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,200x = 8,642,305,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,642,305,296/43,200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 200,053.36
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