Finding the Third Proportional to 43,984 and 96,034
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,984 and 96,034 is: 209,679.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,984 : 96,034 = 96,034 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,984/96,034 = 96,034/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,984x = 96,034 × 96,034 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,984x = 9,222,529,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,222,529,156/43,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,679.18
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