Finding the Third Proportional to 43,344 and 92,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,344 and 92,832 is: 198,822.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,344 : 92,832 = 92,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,344/92,832 = 92,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,344x = 92,832 × 92,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,344x = 8,617,780,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,617,780,224/43,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 198,822.91
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