Finding the Third Proportional to 43,232 and 94,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,232 and 94,036 is: 204,542.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,232 : 94,036 = 94,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,232/94,036 = 94,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,232x = 94,036 × 94,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,232x = 8,842,769,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,842,769,296/43,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,542.22
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