Finding the Third Proportional to 43,716 and 95,220
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,716 and 95,220 is: 207,403.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,716 : 95,220 = 95,220 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,716/95,220 = 95,220/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,716x = 95,220 × 95,220 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,716x = 9,066,848,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,066,848,400/43,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 207,403.43
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