Finding the Third Proportional to 43,194 and 66,631.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,194 and 66,631.50 is: 102,786.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,194 : 66,631.50 = 66,631.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,194/66,631.50 = 66,631.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,194x = 66,631.50 × 66,631.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,194x = 4,439,756,792.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,439,756,792.25/43,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 102,786.42
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