Finding the Third Proportional to 43,770 and 96,050
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,770 and 96,050 is: 210,774.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,770 : 96,050 = 96,050 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,770/96,050 = 96,050/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,770x = 96,050 × 96,050 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,770x = 9,225,602,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,225,602,500/43,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,774.56
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