Finding the Third Proportional to 43,374 and 94,689
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,374 and 94,689 is: 206,713.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,374 : 94,689 = 94,689 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,374/94,689 = 94,689/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,374x = 94,689 × 94,689 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,374x = 8,966,006,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,966,006,721/43,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,713.85
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