Finding the Third Proportional to 43,436 and 94,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,436 and 94,348 is: 204,934.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,436 : 94,348 = 94,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,436/94,348 = 94,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,436x = 94,348 × 94,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,436x = 8,901,545,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,901,545,104/43,436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,934.73
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