Finding the Third Proportional to 20,916 and 43,883
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,916 and 43,883 is: 92,069.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,916 : 43,883 = 43,883 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,916/43,883 = 43,883/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,916x = 43,883 × 43,883 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,916x = 1,925,717,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,925,717,689/20,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 92,069.12
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