Finding the Third Proportional to 43,834 and 95,869
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,834 and 95,869 is: 209,674.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,834 : 95,869 = 95,869 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,834/95,869 = 95,869/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,834x = 95,869 × 95,869 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,834x = 9,190,865,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,190,865,161/43,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,674.34
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