Finding the Third Proportional to 43,704 and 92,637
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,704 and 92,637 is: 196,357.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,704 : 92,637 = 92,637 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,704/92,637 = 92,637/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,704x = 92,637 × 92,637 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,704x = 8,581,613,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,581,613,769/43,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 196,357.63
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