Finding the Third Proportional to 20,864 and 43,452
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,864 and 43,452 is: 90,494.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,864 : 43,452 = 43,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,864/43,452 = 43,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,864x = 43,452 × 43,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,864x = 1,888,076,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,888,076,304/20,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 90,494.45
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