Finding the Third Proportional to 43,476 and 95,265
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,476 and 95,265 is: 208,745.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,476 : 95,265 = 95,265 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,476/95,265 = 95,265/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,476x = 95,265 × 95,265 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,476x = 9,075,420,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,075,420,225/43,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,745.52
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