Finding the Third Proportional to 43,240 and 94,306
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,240 and 94,306 is: 205,680.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,240 : 94,306 = 94,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,240/94,306 = 94,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,240x = 94,306 × 94,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,240x = 8,893,621,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,893,621,636/43,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,680.43
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