Finding the Third Proportional to 43,724 and 95,234
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,724 and 95,234 is: 207,426.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,724 : 95,234 = 95,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,724/95,234 = 95,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,724x = 95,234 × 95,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,724x = 9,069,514,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,069,514,756/43,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 207,426.47
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