Finding the Third Proportional to 43,916 and 91,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,916 and 91,672 is: 191,359.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,916 : 91,672 = 91,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,916/91,672 = 91,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,916x = 91,672 × 91,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,916x = 8,403,755,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,403,755,584/43,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 191,359.77
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