Finding the Third Proportional to 92 and 126
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Solution
The third proportional to 92 and 126 is: 172.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92 : 126 = 126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92/126 = 126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92x = 126 × 126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92x = 15,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,876/92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 172.57
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