Finding the Third Proportional to 43,237.50 and 93,387
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,237.50 and 93,387 is: 201,702.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,237.50 : 93,387 = 93,387 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,237.50/93,387 = 93,387/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,237.50x = 93,387 × 93,387 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,237.50x = 8,721,131,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,721,131,769/43,237.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 201,702.96
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