Finding the Third Proportional to 43,101 and 94,842
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,101 and 94,842 is: 208,695.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,101 : 94,842 = 94,842 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,101/94,842 = 94,842/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,101x = 94,842 × 94,842 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,101x = 8,995,004,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,995,004,964/43,101 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,695.97
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