Finding the Third Proportional to 20,164 and 43,790
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,164 and 43,790 is: 95,098.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,164 : 43,790 = 43,790 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,164/43,790 = 43,790/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,164x = 43,790 × 43,790 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,164x = 1,917,564,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,917,564,100/20,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,098.40
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