Finding the Third Proportional to 20,356 and 43,781
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,356 and 43,781 is: 94,162.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,356 : 43,781 = 43,781 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,356/43,781 = 43,781/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,356x = 43,781 × 43,781 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,356x = 1,916,775,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,916,775,961/20,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 94,162.70
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