Finding the Third Proportional to 43,227 and 93,834
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,227 and 93,834 is: 203,687.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,227 : 93,834 = 93,834 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,227/93,834 = 93,834/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,227x = 93,834 × 93,834 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,227x = 8,804,819,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,804,819,556/43,227 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,687.96
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