Finding the Third Proportional to 43,005 and 91,231
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,005 and 91,231 is: 193,537.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,005 : 91,231 = 91,231 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,005/91,231 = 91,231/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,005x = 91,231 × 91,231 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,005x = 8,323,095,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,323,095,361/43,005 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 193,537.85
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