Finding the Third Proportional to 43,932 and 95,812
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,932 and 95,812 is: 208,957.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,932 : 95,812 = 95,812 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,932/95,812 = 95,812/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,932x = 95,812 × 95,812 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,932x = 9,179,939,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,179,939,344/43,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,957.92
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