Finding the Third Proportional to 92,643 and 180,678
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,643 and 180,678 is: 352,369.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,643 : 180,678 = 180,678 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,643/180,678 = 180,678/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,643x = 180,678 × 180,678 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,643x = 32,644,539,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,644,539,684/92,643 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,369.20
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