Finding the Third Proportional to 43,846 and 94,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,846 and 94,702 is: 204,544.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,846 : 94,702 = 94,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,846/94,702 = 94,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,846x = 94,702 × 94,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,846x = 8,968,468,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,968,468,804/43,846 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,544.74
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