Finding the Third Proportional to 43,656 and 95,884.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,656 and 95,884.50 is: 210,597.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,656 : 95,884.50 = 95,884.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,656/95,884.50 = 95,884.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,656x = 95,884.50 × 95,884.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,656x = 9,193,837,340.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,193,837,340.25/43,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,597.34
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