Finding the Third Proportional to 43,983 and 96,282
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,983 and 96,282 is: 210,768.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,983 : 96,282 = 96,282 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,983/96,282 = 96,282/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,983x = 96,282 × 96,282 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,983x = 9,270,223,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,270,223,524/43,983 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,768.33
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