Finding the Third Proportional to 37,000.13 and 43,254
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Solution
The third proportional to 37,000.13 and 43,254 is: 50,564.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,000.13 : 43,254 = 43,254 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,000.13/43,254 = 43,254/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,000.13x = 43,254 × 43,254 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,000.13x = 1,870,908,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,870,908,516/37,000.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 50,564.92
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