Finding the Third Proportional to 43,991 and 97,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,991 and 97,798 is: 217,418.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,991 : 97,798 = 97,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,991/97,798 = 97,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,991x = 97,798 × 97,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,991x = 9,564,448,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,564,448,804/43,991 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 217,418.31
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