Finding the Third Proportional to 43,588 and 92,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,588 and 92,408 is: 195,908.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,588 : 92,408 = 92,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,588/92,408 = 92,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,588x = 92,408 × 92,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,588x = 8,539,238,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,539,238,464/43,588 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 195,908.01
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