Finding the Third Proportional to 23,168 and 55,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 23,168 and 55,976 is: 135,243.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,168 : 55,976 = 55,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,168/55,976 = 55,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,168x = 55,976 × 55,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,168x = 3,133,312,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,133,312,576/23,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 135,243.12
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