Finding the Third Proportional to 43,768 and 96,014
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,768 and 96,014 is: 210,626.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,768 : 96,014 = 96,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,768/96,014 = 96,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,768x = 96,014 × 96,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,768x = 9,218,688,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,218,688,196/43,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,626.22
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