Finding the Third Proportional to 43,623 and 90,486
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,623 and 90,486 is: 187,692.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,623 : 90,486 = 90,486 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,623/90,486 = 90,486/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,623x = 90,486 × 90,486 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,623x = 8,187,716,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,187,716,196/43,623 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187,692.64
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