Finding the Third Proportional to 43,854 and 96,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,854 and 96,644 is: 212,980.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,854 : 96,644 = 96,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,854/96,644 = 96,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,854x = 96,644 × 96,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,854x = 9,340,062,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,340,062,736/43,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 212,980.86
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