Finding the Third Proportional to 43,986 and 94,812
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,986 and 94,812 is: 204,367.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,986 : 94,812 = 94,812 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,986/94,812 = 94,812/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,986x = 94,812 × 94,812 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,986x = 8,989,315,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,989,315,344/43,986 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,367.65
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