Finding the Third Proportional to 43,580 and 94,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,580 and 94,072 is: 203,064.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,580 : 94,072 = 94,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,580/94,072 = 94,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,580x = 94,072 × 94,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,580x = 8,849,541,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,849,541,184/43,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,064.28
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