Finding the Third Proportional to 43,336 and 90,069.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,336 and 90,069.50 is: 187,200.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,336 : 90,069.50 = 90,069.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,336/90,069.50 = 90,069.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,336x = 90,069.50 × 90,069.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,336x = 8,112,514,830.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,112,514,830.25/43,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187,200.36
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