Finding the Third Proportional to 20,341.50 and 43,923
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,341.50 and 43,923 is: 94,842.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,341.50 : 43,923 = 43,923 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,341.50/43,923 = 43,923/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,341.50x = 43,923 × 43,923 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,341.50x = 1,929,229,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,929,229,929/20,341.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 94,842.07
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