Finding the Third Proportional to 43,788 and 93,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,788 and 93,660 is: 200,333.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,788 : 93,660 = 93,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,788/93,660 = 93,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,788x = 93,660 × 93,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,788x = 8,772,195,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,772,195,600/43,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 200,333.32
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