Finding the Third Proportional to 43,878 and 94,761
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,878 and 94,761 is: 204,650.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,878 : 94,761 = 94,761 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,878/94,761 = 94,761/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,878x = 94,761 × 94,761 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,878x = 8,979,647,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,979,647,121/43,878 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,650.33
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