Finding the Third Proportional to 57,942 and 92,097
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,942 and 92,097 is: 146,385.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,942 : 92,097 = 92,097 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,942/92,097 = 92,097/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,942x = 92,097 × 92,097 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,942x = 8,481,857,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,481,857,409/57,942 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,385.31
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