Finding the Third Proportional to 43,424 and 90,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,424 and 90,304 is: 187,795.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,424 : 90,304 = 90,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,424/90,304 = 90,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,424x = 90,304 × 90,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,424x = 8,154,812,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,154,812,416/43,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187,795.05
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