Finding the Third Proportional to 43,743 and 92,954
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,743 and 92,954 is: 197,527.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,743 : 92,954 = 92,954 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,743/92,954 = 92,954/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,743x = 92,954 × 92,954 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,743x = 8,640,446,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,640,446,116/43,743 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 197,527.52
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