Finding the Third Proportional to 92,520 and 180,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,520 and 180,432 is: 351,877.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,520 : 180,432 = 180,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,520/180,432 = 180,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,520x = 180,432 × 180,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,520x = 32,555,706,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,555,706,624/92,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 351,877.50
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