Finding the Third Proportional to 20,286 and 43,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,286 and 43,164 is: 91,843.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,286 : 43,164 = 43,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,286/43,164 = 43,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,286x = 43,164 × 43,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,286x = 1,863,130,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,863,130,896/20,286 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 91,843.19
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