Finding the Third Proportional to 43,078 and 91,270
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,078 and 91,270 is: 193,375.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,078 : 91,270 = 91,270 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,078/91,270 = 91,270/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,078x = 91,270 × 91,270 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,078x = 8,330,212,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,330,212,900/43,078 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 193,375.11
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