Finding the Third Proportional to 95,228 and 181,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,228 and 181,816 is: 347,135.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,228 : 181,816 = 181,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,228/181,816 = 181,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,228x = 181,816 × 181,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,228x = 33,057,057,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,057,057,856/95,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 347,135.90
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