Finding the Third Proportional to 43,942 and 96,248
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,942 and 96,248 is: 210,816.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,942 : 96,248 = 96,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,942/96,248 = 96,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,942x = 96,248 × 96,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,942x = 9,263,677,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,263,677,504/43,942 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,816.02
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