Finding the Third Proportional to 43,462 and 90,188
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,462 and 90,188 is: 187,149.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,462 : 90,188 = 90,188 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,462/90,188 = 90,188/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,462x = 90,188 × 90,188 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,462x = 8,133,875,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,133,875,344/43,462 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187,149.13
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