Finding the Third Proportional to 43,200 and 92,387.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,200 and 92,387.25 is: 197,578.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,200 : 92,387.25 = 92,387.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,200/92,387.25 = 92,387.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,200x = 92,387.25 × 92,387.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,200x = 8,535,403,962.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,535,403,962.56/43,200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 197,578.80
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