Finding the Third Proportional to 43,064 and 90,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,064 and 90,232 is: 189,063.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,064 : 90,232 = 90,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,064/90,232 = 90,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,064x = 90,232 × 90,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,064x = 8,141,813,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,141,813,824/43,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 189,063.11
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