Finding the Third Proportional to 43,118 and 94,251
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,118 and 94,251 is: 206,021.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,118 : 94,251 = 94,251 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,118/94,251 = 94,251/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,118x = 94,251 × 94,251 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,118x = 8,883,251,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,883,251,001/43,118 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,021.87
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