Finding the Third Proportional to 20,430 and 43,987.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,430 and 43,987.50 is: 94,708.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,430 : 43,987.50 = 43,987.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,430/43,987.50 = 43,987.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,430x = 43,987.50 × 43,987.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,430x = 1,934,900,156.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,934,900,156.25/20,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 94,708.77
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