Finding the Third Proportional to 43,823 and 95,939
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,823 and 95,939 is: 210,033.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,823 : 95,939 = 95,939 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,823/95,939 = 95,939/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,823x = 95,939 × 95,939 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,823x = 9,204,291,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,204,291,721/43,823 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,033.36
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