Finding the Third Proportional to 43,868 and 96,271
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,868 and 96,271 is: 211,272.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,868 : 96,271 = 96,271 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,868/96,271 = 96,271/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,868x = 96,271 × 96,271 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,868x = 9,268,105,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,268,105,441/43,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,272.58
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