Finding the Third Proportional to 43,880 and 96,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,880 and 96,504 is: 212,238.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,880 : 96,504 = 96,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,880/96,504 = 96,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,880x = 96,504 × 96,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,880x = 9,313,022,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,313,022,016/43,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 212,238.42
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