Finding the Third Proportional to 43,728 and 90,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,728 and 90,570 is: 187,589.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,728 : 90,570 = 90,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,728/90,570 = 90,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,728x = 90,570 × 90,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,728x = 8,202,924,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,202,924,900/43,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187,589.76
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