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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,431 : 90,318 = 90,318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,431/90,318 = 90,318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,431x = 90,318 × 90,318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,431x = 8,157,341,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,157,341,124/43,431
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,823.01

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