Finding the Third Proportional to 43,789.50 and 96,327
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,789.50 and 96,327 is: 211,897.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,789.50 : 96,327 = 96,327 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,789.50/96,327 = 96,327/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,789.50x = 96,327 × 96,327 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,789.50x = 9,278,890,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,278,890,929/43,789.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,897.62
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