Finding the Third Proportional to 20,332 and 43,256
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,332 and 43,256 is: 92,026.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,332 : 43,256 = 43,256 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,332/43,256 = 43,256/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,332x = 43,256 × 43,256 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,332x = 1,871,081,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,871,081,536/20,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 92,026.44
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