Finding the Third Proportional to 43,496 and 92,687
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,496 and 92,687 is: 197,509.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,496 : 92,687 = 92,687 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,496/92,687 = 92,687/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,496x = 92,687 × 92,687 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,496x = 8,590,879,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,590,879,969/43,496 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 197,509.66
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