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Finding the Third Proportional to 43,036.50 and 92,871

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Solution

The third proportional to 43,036.50 and 92,871 is: 200,411.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,036.50 : 92,871 = 92,871 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,036.50/92,871 = 92,871/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,036.50x = 92,871 × 92,871
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,036.50x = 8,625,022,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,625,022,641/43,036.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,411.80

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