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Finding the Third Proportional to 43,909.50 and 94,731

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Solution

The third proportional to 43,909.50 and 94,731 is: 204,374.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,909.50 : 94,731 = 94,731 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,909.50/94,731 = 94,731/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,909.50x = 94,731 × 94,731
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,909.50x = 8,973,962,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,973,962,361/43,909.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,374.05

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