Finding the Third Proportional to 46,968 and 95,184
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,968 and 95,184 is: 192,897.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,968 : 95,184 = 95,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,968/95,184 = 95,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,968x = 95,184 × 95,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,968x = 9,059,993,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,059,993,856/46,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 192,897.16
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