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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,064 : 90,232 = 90,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,064/90,232 = 90,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,064x = 90,232 × 90,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,064x = 8,141,813,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,141,813,824/43,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,063.11

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