Finding the Third Proportional to 43,681 and 94,778
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,681 and 94,778 is: 205,647.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,681 : 94,778 = 94,778 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,681/94,778 = 94,778/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,681x = 94,778 × 94,778 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,681x = 8,982,869,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,982,869,284/43,681 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,647.06
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