Finding the Third Proportional to 20,474 and 43,011
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,474 and 43,011 is: 90,355.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,474 : 43,011 = 43,011 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,474/43,011 = 43,011/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,474x = 43,011 × 43,011 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,474x = 1,849,946,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,849,946,121/20,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 90,355.87
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