Finding the Third Proportional to 43,882 and 95,056
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,882 and 95,056 is: 205,907.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,882 : 95,056 = 95,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,882/95,056 = 95,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,882x = 95,056 × 95,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,882x = 9,035,643,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,035,643,136/43,882 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,907.73
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