Finding the Third Proportional to 20,220 and 43,876.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,220 and 43,876.50 is: 95,210.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,220 : 43,876.50 = 43,876.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,220/43,876.50 = 43,876.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,220x = 43,876.50 × 43,876.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,220x = 1,925,147,252.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,925,147,252.25/20,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,210.05
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