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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,320 and 90,336

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,320 and 90,336 is: 176,178.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,320 : 90,336 = 90,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,320/90,336 = 90,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,320x = 90,336 × 90,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,320x = 8,160,592,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,160,592,896/46,320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,178.60

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