Finding the Third Proportional to 43,151 and 96,346
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,151 and 96,346 is: 215,117.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,151 : 96,346 = 96,346 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,151/96,346 = 96,346/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,151x = 96,346 × 96,346 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,151x = 9,282,551,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,282,551,716/43,151 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,117.88
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