Finding the Third Proportional to 43,230 and 94,035
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,230 and 94,035 is: 204,547.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,230 : 94,035 = 94,035 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,230/94,035 = 94,035/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,230x = 94,035 × 94,035 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,230x = 8,842,581,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,842,581,225/43,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,547.33
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