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Finding the Third Proportional to 43.95 and 90.77

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Solution

The third proportional to 43.95 and 90.77 is: 187.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.95 : 90.77 = 90.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.95/90.77 = 90.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.95x = 90.77 × 90.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.95x = 8,239.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,239.82/43.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.50

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