Finding the Third Proportional to 43,969 and 96,899
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,969 and 96,899 is: 213,546.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,969 : 96,899 = 96,899 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,969/96,899 = 96,899/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,969x = 96,899 × 96,899 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,969x = 9,389,416,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,389,416,201/43,969 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 213,546.28
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