Finding the Third Proportional to 43,431 and 90,318
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,431 and 90,318 is: 187,823.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,431 : 90,318 = 90,318 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,431/90,318 = 90,318/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,431x = 90,318 × 90,318 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,431x = 8,157,341,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,157,341,124/43,431 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187,823.01
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