Finding the Third Proportional to 43,985 and 94,810
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,985 and 94,810 is: 204,363.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,985 : 94,810 = 94,810 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,985/94,810 = 94,810/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,985x = 94,810 × 94,810 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,985x = 8,988,936,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,988,936,100/43,985 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,363.67
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