Finding the Third Proportional to 9,292 and 20,043
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,292 and 20,043 is: 43,233.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,292 : 20,043 = 20,043 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,292/20,043 = 20,043/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,292x = 20,043 × 20,043 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,292x = 401,721,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 401,721,849/9,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,233.09
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