Finding the Third Proportional to 43,732.50 and 90,577
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,732.50 and 90,577 is: 187,599.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,732.50 : 90,577 = 90,577 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,732.50/90,577 = 90,577/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,732.50x = 90,577 × 90,577 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,732.50x = 8,204,192,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,204,192,929/43,732.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187,599.45
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