Finding the Third Proportional to 43,284 and 94,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,284 and 94,512 is: 206,369.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,284 : 94,512 = 94,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,284/94,512 = 94,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,284x = 94,512 × 94,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,284x = 8,932,518,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,932,518,144/43,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,369.98
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