Finding the Third Proportional to 43,580 and 92,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,580 and 92,396 is: 195,893.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,580 : 92,396 = 92,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,580/92,396 = 92,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,580x = 92,396 × 92,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,580x = 8,537,020,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,537,020,816/43,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 195,893.09
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