Finding the Third Proportional to 43,208 and 94,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,208 and 94,864 is: 208,275.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,208 : 94,864 = 94,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,208/94,864 = 94,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,208x = 94,864 × 94,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,208x = 8,999,178,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,999,178,496/43,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,275.75
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