Finding the Third Proportional to 43,924 and 95,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,924 and 95,800 is: 208,943.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,924 : 95,800 = 95,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,924/95,800 = 95,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,924x = 95,800 × 95,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,924x = 9,177,640,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,177,640,000/43,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,943.63
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