Finding the Third Proportional to 43,838 and 95,877
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,838 and 95,877 is: 209,690.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,838 : 95,877 = 95,877 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,838/95,877 = 95,877/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,838x = 95,877 × 95,877 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,838x = 9,192,399,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,192,399,129/43,838 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,690.20
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