Finding the Third Proportional to 43,734 and 90,579
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,734 and 90,579 is: 187,601.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,734 : 90,579 = 90,579 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,734/90,579 = 90,579/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,734x = 90,579 × 90,579 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,734x = 8,204,555,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,204,555,241/43,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187,601.30
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