Finding the Third Proportional to 43,735.50 and 69,625
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,735.50 and 69,625 is: 110,839.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,735.50 : 69,625 = 69,625 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,735.50/69,625 = 69,625/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,735.50x = 69,625 × 69,625 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,735.50x = 4,847,640,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,847,640,625/43,735.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 110,839.95
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