Finding the Third Proportional to 43,153 and 96,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,153 and 96,350 is: 215,125.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,153 : 96,350 = 96,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,153/96,350 = 96,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,153x = 96,350 × 96,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,153x = 9,283,322,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,283,322,500/43,153 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,125.77
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