Finding the Third Proportional to 43,170 and 96,379.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,170 and 96,379.50 is: 215,172.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,170 : 96,379.50 = 96,379.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,170/96,379.50 = 96,379.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,170x = 96,379.50 × 96,379.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,170x = 9,289,008,020.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,289,008,020.25/43,170 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,172.76
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