Finding the Third Proportional to 43,236 and 94,047
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,236 and 94,047 is: 204,571.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,236 : 94,047 = 94,047 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,236/94,047 = 94,047/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,236x = 94,047 × 94,047 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,236x = 8,844,838,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,844,838,209/43,236 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,571.15
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