Finding the Third Proportional to 20,092 and 43,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,092 and 43,708 is: 95,082.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,092 : 43,708 = 43,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,092/43,708 = 43,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,092x = 43,708 × 43,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,092x = 1,910,389,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,910,389,264/20,092 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,082.09
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