Finding the Third Proportional to 43,476 and 92,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,476 and 92,696 is: 197,638.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,476 : 92,696 = 92,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,476/92,696 = 92,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,476x = 92,696 × 92,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,476x = 8,592,548,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,592,548,416/43,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 197,638.89
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