Finding the Third Proportional to 43,736 and 95,878
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,736 and 95,878 is: 210,183.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,736 : 95,878 = 95,878 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,736/95,878 = 95,878/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,736x = 95,878 × 95,878 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,736x = 9,192,590,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,192,590,884/43,736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,183.62
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