Finding the Third Proportional to 43,987 and 94,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,987 and 94,814 is: 204,371.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,987 : 94,814 = 94,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,987/94,814 = 94,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,987x = 94,814 × 94,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,987x = 8,989,694,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,989,694,596/43,987 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,371.62
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