Finding the Third Proportional to 43,856 and 95,200
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,856 and 95,200 is: 206,654.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,856 : 95,200 = 95,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,856/95,200 = 95,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,856x = 95,200 × 95,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,856x = 9,063,040,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,063,040,000/43,856 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,654.51
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