Finding the Third Proportional to 43,595 and 92,422
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,595 and 92,422 is: 195,935.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,595 : 92,422 = 92,422 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,595/92,422 = 92,422/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,595x = 92,422 × 92,422 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,595x = 8,541,826,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,541,826,084/43,595 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 195,935.91
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