Finding the Third Proportional to 43,510 and 90,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,510 and 90,800 is: 189,488.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,510 : 90,800 = 90,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,510/90,800 = 90,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,510x = 90,800 × 90,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,510x = 8,244,640,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,244,640,000/43,510 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 189,488.39
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