Finding the Third Proportional to 43,307 and 90,057
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,307 and 90,057 is: 187,273.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,307 : 90,057 = 90,057 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,307/90,057 = 90,057/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,307x = 90,057 × 90,057 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,307x = 8,110,263,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,110,263,249/43,307 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187,273.73
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