Finding the Third Proportional to 43,816 and 95,460
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,816 and 95,460 is: 207,974.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,816 : 95,460 = 95,460 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,816/95,460 = 95,460/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,816x = 95,460 × 95,460 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,816x = 9,112,611,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,112,611,600/43,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 207,974.52
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