Finding the Third Proportional to 43,263 and 63,886.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,263 and 63,886.50 is: 94,341.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,263 : 63,886.50 = 63,886.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,263/63,886.50 = 63,886.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,263x = 63,886.50 × 63,886.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,263x = 4,081,484,882.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,081,484,882.25/43,263 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 94,341.24
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