Finding the Third Proportional to 20,044 and 43,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,044 and 43,544 is: 94,595.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,044 : 43,544 = 43,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,044/43,544 = 43,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,044x = 43,544 × 43,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,044x = 1,896,079,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,896,079,936/20,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 94,595.89
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