Finding the Third Proportional to 43,902 and 99,549
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,902 and 99,549 is: 225,730.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,902 : 99,549 = 99,549 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,902/99,549 = 99,549/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,902x = 99,549 × 99,549 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,902x = 9,910,003,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,910,003,401/43,902 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 225,730.11
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