Finding the Third Proportional to 43,437 and 94,347
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,437 and 94,347 is: 204,925.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,437 : 94,347 = 94,347 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,437/94,347 = 94,347/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,437x = 94,347 × 94,347 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,437x = 8,901,356,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,901,356,409/43,437 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,925.67
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