Finding the Third Proportional to 43,468 and 95,240
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,468 and 95,240 is: 208,674.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,468 : 95,240 = 95,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,468/95,240 = 95,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,468x = 95,240 × 95,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,468x = 9,070,657,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,070,657,600/43,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,674.37
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