Finding the Third Proportional to 43,698 and 92,742
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,698 and 92,742 is: 196,830.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,698 : 92,742 = 92,742 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,698/92,742 = 92,742/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,698x = 92,742 × 92,742 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,698x = 8,601,078,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,601,078,564/43,698 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 196,830.03
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