Finding the Third Proportional to 43,718 and 96,184
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,718 and 96,184 is: 211,614.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,718 : 96,184 = 96,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,718/96,184 = 96,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,718x = 96,184 × 96,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,718x = 9,251,361,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,251,361,856/43,718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,614.48
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