Finding the Third Proportional to 20,764 and 43,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,764 and 43,552 is: 91,349.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,764 : 43,552 = 43,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,764/43,552 = 43,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,764x = 43,552 × 43,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,764x = 1,896,776,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,896,776,704/20,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 91,349.29
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