Finding the Third Proportional to 43,242 and 93,865.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,242 and 93,865.50 is: 203,754.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,242 : 93,865.50 = 93,865.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,242/93,865.50 = 93,865.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,242x = 93,865.50 × 93,865.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,242x = 8,810,732,090.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,810,732,090.25/43,242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,754.04
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