Finding the Third Proportional to 43,296 and 93,280
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,296 and 93,280 is: 200,969.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,296 : 93,280 = 93,280 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,296/93,280 = 93,280/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,296x = 93,280 × 93,280 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,296x = 8,701,158,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,701,158,400/43,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 200,969.11
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