Finding the Third Proportional to 43,050 and 94,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,050 and 94,800 is: 208,758.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,050 : 94,800 = 94,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,050/94,800 = 94,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,050x = 94,800 × 94,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,050x = 8,987,040,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,987,040,000/43,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,758.19
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