Finding the Third Proportional to 43,968 and 93,180
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,968 and 93,180 is: 197,473.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,968 : 93,180 = 93,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,968/93,180 = 93,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,968x = 93,180 × 93,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,968x = 8,682,512,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,682,512,400/43,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 197,473.44
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