Finding the Third Proportional to 43,876 and 96,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,876 and 96,292 is: 211,326.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,876 : 96,292 = 96,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,876/96,292 = 96,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,876x = 96,292 × 96,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,876x = 9,272,149,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,272,149,264/43,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,326.22
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