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Finding the Third Proportional to 43,904 and 90,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 43,904 and 90,712 is: 187,424.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,904 : 90,712 = 90,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,904/90,712 = 90,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,904x = 90,712 × 90,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,904x = 8,228,666,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,228,666,944/43,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,424.08

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