Finding the Third Proportional to 43,722 and 95,230
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,722 and 95,230 is: 207,418.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,722 : 95,230 = 95,230 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,722/95,230 = 95,230/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,722x = 95,230 × 95,230 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,722x = 9,068,752,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,068,752,900/43,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 207,418.53
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