Finding the Third Proportional to 43,983 and 96,714
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,983 and 96,714 is: 212,663.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,983 : 96,714 = 96,714 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,983/96,714 = 96,714/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,983x = 96,714 × 96,714 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,983x = 9,353,597,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,353,597,796/43,983 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 212,663.93
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