Finding the Third Proportional to 43,680 and 95,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,680 and 95,088 is: 206,999.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,680 : 95,088 = 95,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,680/95,088 = 95,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,680x = 95,088 × 95,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,680x = 9,041,727,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,041,727,744/43,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,999.26
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