Finding the Third Proportional to 43,420 and 94,454
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,420 and 94,454 is: 205,471.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,420 : 94,454 = 94,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,420/94,454 = 94,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,420x = 94,454 × 94,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,420x = 8,921,558,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,921,558,116/43,420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,471.17
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