Finding the Third Proportional to 43,386 and 94,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,386 and 94,728 is: 206,826.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,386 : 94,728 = 94,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,386/94,728 = 94,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,386x = 94,728 × 94,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,386x = 8,973,393,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,973,393,984/43,386 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,826.95
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