Finding the Third Proportional to 43,470 and 95,274
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,470 and 95,274 is: 208,813.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,470 : 95,274 = 95,274 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,470/95,274 = 95,274/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,470x = 95,274 × 95,274 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,470x = 9,077,135,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,077,135,076/43,470 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,813.78
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