Finding the Third Proportional to 43,490 and 94,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,490 and 94,416 is: 204,975.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,490 : 94,416 = 94,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,490/94,416 = 94,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,490x = 94,416 × 94,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,490x = 8,914,381,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,914,381,056/43,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,975.42
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