Finding the Third Proportional to 43,248 and 92,962
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,248 and 92,962 is: 199,822.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,248 : 92,962 = 92,962 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,248/92,962 = 92,962/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,248x = 92,962 × 92,962 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,248x = 8,641,933,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,641,933,444/43,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 199,822.73
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