Finding the Third Proportional to 43,912 and 94,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,912 and 94,688 is: 204,176.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,912 : 94,688 = 94,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,912/94,688 = 94,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,912x = 94,688 × 94,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,912x = 8,965,817,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,965,817,344/43,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,176.93
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