Finding the Third Proportional to 43,942 and 94,384
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,942 and 94,384 is: 202,729.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,942 : 94,384 = 94,384 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,942/94,384 = 94,384/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,942x = 94,384 × 94,384 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,942x = 8,908,339,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,908,339,456/43,942 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 202,729.49
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