Finding the Third Proportional to 43,828 and 94,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,828 and 94,660 is: 204,447.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,828 : 94,660 = 94,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,828/94,660 = 94,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,828x = 94,660 × 94,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,828x = 8,960,515,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,960,515,600/43,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,447.28
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