Finding the Third Proportional to 92,034 and 129,573
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,034 and 129,573 is: 182,423.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,034 : 129,573 = 129,573 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,034/129,573 = 129,573/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,034x = 129,573 × 129,573 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,034x = 16,789,162,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,789,162,329/92,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 182,423.48
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