Finding the Third Proportional to 20,136 and 43,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,136 and 43,624 is: 94,510.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,136 : 43,624 = 43,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,136/43,624 = 43,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,136x = 43,624 × 43,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,136x = 1,903,053,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,903,053,376/20,136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 94,510.00
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