Finding the Third Proportional to 43,785 and 90,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,785 and 90,684 is: 187,817.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,785 : 90,684 = 90,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,785/90,684 = 90,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,785x = 90,684 × 90,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,785x = 8,223,587,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,223,587,856/43,785 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187,817.47
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