Finding the Third Proportional to 43,850 and 95,986
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,850 and 95,986 is: 210,109.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,850 : 95,986 = 95,986 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,850/95,986 = 95,986/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,850x = 95,986 × 95,986 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,850x = 9,213,312,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,213,312,196/43,850 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,109.74
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