Finding the Third Proportional to 20,224 and 43,375
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,224 and 43,375 is: 93,027.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,224 : 43,375 = 43,375 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,224/43,375 = 43,375/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,224x = 43,375 × 43,375 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,224x = 1,881,390,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,881,390,625/20,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 93,027.62
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