Finding the Third Proportional to 43,826 and 96,436
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,826 and 96,436 is: 212,200.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,826 : 96,436 = 96,436 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,826/96,436 = 96,436/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,826x = 96,436 × 96,436 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,826x = 9,299,902,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,299,902,096/43,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 212,200.57
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