Finding the Third Proportional to 43,618 and 94,211
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,618 and 94,211 is: 203,487.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,618 : 94,211 = 94,211 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,618/94,211 = 94,211/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,618x = 94,211 × 94,211 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,618x = 8,875,712,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,875,712,521/43,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,487.38
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