Finding the Third Proportional to 43,512 and 95,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,512 and 95,430 is: 209,295.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,512 : 95,430 = 95,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,512/95,430 = 95,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,512x = 95,430 × 95,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,512x = 9,106,884,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,106,884,900/43,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,295.94
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