Finding the Third Proportional to 43,260 and 93,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,260 and 93,864 is: 203,662.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,260 : 93,864 = 93,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,260/93,864 = 93,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,260x = 93,864 × 93,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,260x = 8,810,450,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,810,450,496/43,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,662.75
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