Finding the Third Proportional to 43,602 and 92,910
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,602 and 92,910 is: 197,978.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,602 : 92,910 = 92,910 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,602/92,910 = 92,910/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,602x = 92,910 × 92,910 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,602x = 8,632,268,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,632,268,100/43,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 197,978.72
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