Finding the Third Proportional to 43,926 and 94,762
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,926 and 94,762 is: 204,431.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,926 : 94,762 = 94,762 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,926/94,762 = 94,762/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,926x = 94,762 × 94,762 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,926x = 8,979,836,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,979,836,644/43,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,431.01
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