Finding the Third Proportional to 43,936 and 96,048
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,936 and 96,048 is: 209,969.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,936 : 96,048 = 96,048 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,936/96,048 = 96,048/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,936x = 96,048 × 96,048 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,936x = 9,225,218,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,225,218,304/43,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,969.46
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