Finding the Third Proportional to 43,343.50 and 90,123.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,343.50 and 90,123.50 is: 187,392.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,343.50 : 90,123.50 = 90,123.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,343.50/90,123.50 = 90,123.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,343.50x = 90,123.50 × 90,123.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,343.50x = 8,122,245,252.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,122,245,252.25/43,343.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187,392.46
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