Finding the Third Proportional to 43,702 and 93,775
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,702 and 93,775 is: 201,220.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,702 : 93,775 = 93,775 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,702/93,775 = 93,775/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,702x = 93,775 × 93,775 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,702x = 8,793,750,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,793,750,625/43,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 201,220.78
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