Finding the Third Proportional to 43,072 and 94,630
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,072 and 94,630 is: 207,903.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,072 : 94,630 = 94,630 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,072/94,630 = 94,630/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,072x = 94,630 × 94,630 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,072x = 8,954,836,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,954,836,900/43,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 207,903.90
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