Finding the Third Proportional to 43,824.50 and 62,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,824.50 and 62,670 is: 89,619.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,824.50 : 62,670 = 62,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,824.50/62,670 = 62,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,824.50x = 62,670 × 62,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,824.50x = 3,927,528,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,927,528,900/43,824.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 89,619.48
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