Finding the Third Proportional to 43,868 and 94,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,868 and 94,750 is: 204,649.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,868 : 94,750 = 94,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,868/94,750 = 94,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,868x = 94,750 × 94,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,868x = 8,977,562,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,977,562,500/43,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,649.46
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