Finding the Third Proportional to 43,922 and 92,740
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,922 and 92,740 is: 195,817.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,922 : 92,740 = 92,740 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,922/92,740 = 92,740/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,922x = 92,740 × 92,740 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,922x = 8,600,707,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,600,707,600/43,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 195,817.76
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