Finding the Third Proportional to 43,203 and 68,692.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,203 and 68,692.50 is: 109,220.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,203 : 68,692.50 = 68,692.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,203/68,692.50 = 68,692.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,203x = 68,692.50 × 68,692.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,203x = 4,718,659,556.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,718,659,556.25/43,203 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 109,220.65
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