Finding the Third Proportional to 43,568 and 95,438
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,568 and 95,438 is: 209,061.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,568 : 95,438 = 95,438 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,568/95,438 = 95,438/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,568x = 95,438 × 95,438 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,568x = 9,108,411,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,108,411,844/43,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,061.97
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