Finding the Third Proportional to 43,586 and 94,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,586 and 94,396 is: 204,437.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,586 : 94,396 = 94,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,586/94,396 = 94,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,586x = 94,396 × 94,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,586x = 8,910,604,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,910,604,816/43,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,437.32
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