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