Finding the Third Proportional to 19,942.50 and 43,187
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,942.50 and 43,187 is: 93,524.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,942.50 : 43,187 = 43,187 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,942.50/43,187 = 43,187/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,942.50x = 43,187 × 43,187 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,942.50x = 1,865,116,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,865,116,969/19,942.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 93,524.73
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