Finding the Third Proportional to 20,056 and 43,460
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,056 and 43,460 is: 94,174.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,056 : 43,460 = 43,460 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,056/43,460 = 43,460/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,056x = 43,460 × 43,460 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,056x = 1,888,771,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,888,771,600/20,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 94,174.89
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