Finding the Third Proportional to 43,965 and 97,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,965 and 97,776 is: 217,449.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,965 : 97,776 = 97,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,965/97,776 = 97,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,965x = 97,776 × 97,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,965x = 9,560,146,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,560,146,176/43,965 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 217,449.02
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