Finding the Third Proportional to 43,869 and 95,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,869 and 95,964 is: 209,922.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,869 : 95,964 = 95,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,869/95,964 = 95,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,869x = 95,964 × 95,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,869x = 9,209,089,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,209,089,296/43,869 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,922.48
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