Finding the Third Proportional to 43,832 and 94,583.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,832 and 94,583.50 is: 204,098.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,832 : 94,583.50 = 94,583.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,832/94,583.50 = 94,583.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,832x = 94,583.50 × 94,583.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,832x = 8,946,038,472.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,946,038,472.25/43,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,098.34
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