Finding the Third Proportional to 95,304 and 181,968
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,304 and 181,968 is: 347,439.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,304 : 181,968 = 181,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,304/181,968 = 181,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,304x = 181,968 × 181,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,304x = 33,112,353,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,112,353,024/95,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 347,439.28
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