Finding the Third Proportional to 92,524 and 180,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,524 and 180,440 is: 351,893.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,524 : 180,440 = 180,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,524/180,440 = 180,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,524x = 180,440 × 180,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,524x = 32,558,593,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,558,593,600/92,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 351,893.49
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