Finding the Third Proportional to 43,140 and 91,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,140 and 91,464 is: 193,918.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,140 : 91,464 = 91,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,140/91,464 = 91,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,140x = 91,464 × 91,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,140x = 8,365,663,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,365,663,296/43,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 193,918.95
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