Finding the Third Proportional to 43,672 and 94,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,672 and 94,320 is: 203,706.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,672 : 94,320 = 94,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,672/94,320 = 94,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,672x = 94,320 × 94,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,672x = 8,896,262,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,896,262,400/43,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,706.32
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