Finding the Third Proportional to 43,680 and 93,079.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,680 and 93,079.50 is: 198,346.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,680 : 93,079.50 = 93,079.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,680/93,079.50 = 93,079.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,680x = 93,079.50 × 93,079.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,680x = 8,663,793,320.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,663,793,320.25/43,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 198,346.92
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