Finding the Third Proportional to 43,128 and 91,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,128 and 91,440 is: 193,871.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,128 : 91,440 = 91,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,128/91,440 = 91,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,128x = 91,440 × 91,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,128x = 8,361,273,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,361,273,600/43,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 193,871.12
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