Finding the Third Proportional to 43,844 and 95,886
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,844 and 95,886 is: 209,700.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,844 : 95,886 = 95,886 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,844/95,886 = 95,886/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,844x = 95,886 × 95,886 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,844x = 9,194,124,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,194,124,996/43,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,700.87
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