Finding the Third Proportional to 43,742 and 95,503
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,742 and 95,503 is: 208,514.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,742 : 95,503 = 95,503 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,742/95,503 = 95,503/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,742x = 95,503 × 95,503 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,742x = 9,120,823,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,120,823,009/43,742 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,514.08
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