Finding the Third Proportional to 43,222 and 92,437
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,222 and 92,437 is: 197,690.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,222 : 92,437 = 92,437 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,222/92,437 = 92,437/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,222x = 92,437 × 92,437 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,222x = 8,544,598,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,544,598,969/43,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 197,690.97
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