Finding the Third Proportional to 43,717.50 and 100,935
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,717.50 and 100,935 is: 233,038.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,717.50 : 100,935 = 100,935 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,717.50/100,935 = 100,935/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,717.50x = 100,935 × 100,935 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,717.50x = 10,187,874,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,187,874,225/43,717.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 233,038.81
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