Finding the Third Proportional to 43,214 and 93,805
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,214 and 93,805 is: 203,623.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,214 : 93,805 = 93,805 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,214/93,805 = 93,805/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,214x = 93,805 × 93,805 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,214x = 8,799,378,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,799,378,025/43,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,623.32
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