Finding the Third Proportional to 43,421 and 94,645
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,421 and 94,645 is: 206,298.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,421 : 94,645 = 94,645 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,421/94,645 = 94,645/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,421x = 94,645 × 94,645 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,421x = 8,957,676,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,957,676,025/43,421 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,298.24
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