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Finding the Third Proportional to 43,085 and 90,094

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Solution

The third proportional to 43,085 and 90,094 is: 188,393.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,085 : 90,094 = 90,094 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,085/90,094 = 90,094/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,085x = 90,094 × 90,094
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,085x = 8,116,928,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,116,928,836/43,085
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,393.38

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