Finding the Third Proportional to 43,788 and 94,146
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,788 and 94,146 is: 202,417.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,788 : 94,146 = 94,146 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,788/94,146 = 94,146/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,788x = 94,146 × 94,146 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,788x = 8,863,469,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,863,469,316/43,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 202,417.77
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