Finding the Third Proportional to 43,886 and 93,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,886 and 93,604 is: 199,647.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,886 : 93,604 = 93,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,886/93,604 = 93,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,886x = 93,604 × 93,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,886x = 8,761,708,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,761,708,816/43,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 199,647.01
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