Finding the Third Proportional to 43,121 and 94,258
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,121 and 94,258 is: 206,038.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,121 : 94,258 = 94,258 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,121/94,258 = 94,258/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,121x = 94,258 × 94,258 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,121x = 8,884,570,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,884,570,564/43,121 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,038.14
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