Finding the Third Proportional to 43,215 and 93,806
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,215 and 93,806 is: 203,622.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,215 : 93,806 = 93,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,215/93,806 = 93,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,215x = 93,806 × 93,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,215x = 8,799,565,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,799,565,636/43,215 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,622.95
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