Finding the Third Proportional to 43,474 and 95,282
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,474 and 95,282 is: 208,829.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,474 : 95,282 = 95,282 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,474/95,282 = 95,282/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,474x = 95,282 × 95,282 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,474x = 9,078,659,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,078,659,524/43,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,829.63
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