Finding the Third Proportional to 20,124 and 43,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,124 and 43,330 is: 93,296.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,124 : 43,330 = 43,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,124/43,330 = 43,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,124x = 43,330 × 43,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,124x = 1,877,488,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,877,488,900/20,124 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 93,296.01
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