Finding the Third Proportional to 43,291.50 and 93,966
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,291.50 and 93,966 is: 203,957.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,291.50 : 93,966 = 93,966 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,291.50/93,966 = 93,966/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,291.50x = 93,966 × 93,966 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,291.50x = 8,829,609,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,829,609,156/43,291.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,957.11
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