Finding the Third Proportional to 43,395 and 90,245
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,395 and 90,245 is: 187,675.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,395 : 90,245 = 90,245 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,395/90,245 = 90,245/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,395x = 90,245 × 90,245 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,395x = 8,144,160,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,144,160,025/43,395 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187,675.08
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