Finding the Third Proportional to 43,422 and 94,620
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,422 and 94,620 is: 206,184.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,422 : 94,620 = 94,620 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,422/94,620 = 94,620/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,422x = 94,620 × 94,620 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,422x = 8,952,944,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,952,944,400/43,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,184.52
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