Finding the Third Proportional to 61,592 and 92,252
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,592 and 92,252 is: 138,174.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,592 : 92,252 = 92,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,592/92,252 = 92,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,592x = 92,252 × 92,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,592x = 8,510,431,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,510,431,504/61,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 138,174.30
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