Finding the Third Proportional to 92,040 and 136,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,040 and 136,764 is: 203,220.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,040 : 136,764 = 136,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,040/136,764 = 136,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,040x = 136,764 × 136,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,040x = 18,704,391,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,704,391,696/92,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,220.25
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