Finding the Third Proportional to 43,842 and 95,132
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,842 and 95,132 is: 206,425.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,842 : 95,132 = 95,132 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,842/95,132 = 95,132/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,842x = 95,132 × 95,132 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,842x = 9,050,097,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,050,097,424/43,842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,425.29
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