Finding the Third Proportional to 43,604 and 94,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,604 and 94,432 is: 204,508.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,604 : 94,432 = 94,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,604/94,432 = 94,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,604x = 94,432 × 94,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,604x = 8,917,402,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,917,402,624/43,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,508.82
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