Finding the Third Proportional to 43,993 and 95,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,993 and 95,924 is: 209,156.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,993 : 95,924 = 95,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,993/95,924 = 95,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,993x = 95,924 × 95,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,993x = 9,201,413,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,201,413,776/43,993 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,156.32
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