Finding the Third Proportional to 43,264 and 63,253.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,264 and 63,253.50 is: 92,478.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,264 : 63,253.50 = 63,253.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,264/63,253.50 = 63,253.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,264x = 63,253.50 × 63,253.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,264x = 4,001,005,262.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,001,005,262.25/43,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 92,478.86
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