Finding the Third Proportional to 43,790 and 94,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,790 and 94,852 is: 205,455.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,790 : 94,852 = 94,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,790/94,852 = 94,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,790x = 94,852 × 94,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,790x = 8,996,901,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,996,901,904/43,790 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,455.63
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