Finding the Third Proportional to 20,350 and 43,769
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,350 and 43,769 is: 94,138.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,350 : 43,769 = 43,769 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,350/43,769 = 43,769/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,350x = 43,769 × 43,769 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,350x = 1,915,725,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,915,725,361/20,350 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 94,138.84
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