Finding the Third Proportional to 18,455.50 and 43,327
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,455.50 and 43,327 is: 101,716.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,455.50 : 43,327 = 43,327 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,455.50/43,327 = 43,327/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,455.50x = 43,327 × 43,327 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,455.50x = 1,877,228,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,877,228,929/18,455.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 101,716.50
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