Finding the Third Proportional to 43,542 and 92,781
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,542 and 92,781 is: 197,701.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,542 : 92,781 = 92,781 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,542/92,781 = 92,781/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,542x = 92,781 × 92,781 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,542x = 8,608,313,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,608,313,961/43,542 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 197,701.39
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