Finding the Third Proportional to 20,394 and 43,092
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,394 and 43,092 is: 91,052.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,394 : 43,092 = 43,092 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,394/43,092 = 43,092/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,394x = 43,092 × 43,092 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,394x = 1,856,920,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,856,920,464/20,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 91,052.29
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