Finding the Third Proportional to 43,262 and 93,868
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,262 and 93,868 is: 203,670.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,262 : 93,868 = 93,868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,262/93,868 = 93,868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,262x = 93,868 × 93,868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,262x = 8,811,201,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,811,201,424/43,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,670.69
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