Finding the Third Proportional to 43,752 and 95,523
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,752 and 95,523 is: 208,553.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,752 : 95,523 = 95,523 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,752/95,523 = 95,523/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,752x = 95,523 × 95,523 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,752x = 9,124,643,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,124,643,529/43,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,553.75
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