Finding the Third Proportional to 20,046 and 43,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,046 and 43,304 is: 93,546.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,046 : 43,304 = 43,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,046/43,304 = 43,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,046x = 43,304 × 43,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,046x = 1,875,236,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,875,236,416/20,046 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 93,546.66
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