Finding the Third Proportional to 20,456 and 43,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,456 and 43,716 is: 93,424.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,456 : 43,716 = 43,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,456/43,716 = 43,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,456x = 43,716 × 43,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,456x = 1,911,088,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,911,088,656/20,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 93,424.36
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