Finding the Third Proportional to 43,766 and 96,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,766 and 96,004 is: 210,591.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,766 : 96,004 = 96,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,766/96,004 = 96,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,766x = 96,004 × 96,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,766x = 9,216,768,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,216,768,016/43,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,591.97
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