Finding the Third Proportional to 43,994 and 92,938
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,994 and 92,938 is: 196,332.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,994 : 92,938 = 92,938 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,994/92,938 = 92,938/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,994x = 92,938 × 92,938 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,994x = 8,637,471,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,637,471,844/43,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 196,332.95
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