Finding the Third Proportional to 43,200 and 94,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,200 and 94,848 is: 208,244.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,200 : 94,848 = 94,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,200/94,848 = 94,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,200x = 94,848 × 94,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,200x = 8,996,143,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,996,143,104/43,200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,244.05
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