Finding the Third Proportional to 43,388 and 94,732
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,388 and 94,732 is: 206,834.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,388 : 94,732 = 94,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,388/94,732 = 94,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,388x = 94,732 × 94,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,388x = 8,974,151,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,974,151,824/43,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,834.88
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