Finding the Third Proportional to 43,688 and 94,522
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,688 and 94,522 is: 204,504.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,688 : 94,522 = 94,522 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,688/94,522 = 94,522/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,688x = 94,522 × 94,522 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,688x = 8,934,408,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,934,408,484/43,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,504.86
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