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Finding the Third Proportional to 43,908 and 90,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 43,908 and 90,720 is: 187,440.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,908 : 90,720 = 90,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,908/90,720 = 90,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,908x = 90,720 × 90,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,908x = 8,230,118,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,230,118,400/43,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,440.07

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