Finding the Third Proportional to 92,014 and 123,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,014 and 123,660 is: 166,189.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,014 : 123,660 = 123,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,014/123,660 = 123,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,014x = 123,660 × 123,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,014x = 15,291,795,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,291,795,600/92,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 166,189.88
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