Finding the Third Proportional to 43,539 and 95,385
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,539 and 95,385 is: 208,968.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,539 : 95,385 = 95,385 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,539/95,385 = 95,385/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,539x = 95,385 × 95,385 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,539x = 9,098,298,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,098,298,225/43,539 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,968.93
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