Finding the Third Proportional to 43,729 and 94,370
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,729 and 94,370 is: 203,656.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,729 : 94,370 = 94,370 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,729/94,370 = 94,370/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,729x = 94,370 × 94,370 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,729x = 8,905,696,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,905,696,900/43,729 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,656.54
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