Finding the Third Proportional to 18,793.50 and 43,701
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,793.50 and 43,701 is: 101,619.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,793.50 : 43,701 = 43,701 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,793.50/43,701 = 43,701/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,793.50x = 43,701 × 43,701 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,793.50x = 1,909,777,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,909,777,401/18,793.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 101,619.04
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