Finding the Third Proportional to 92,069 and 142,173
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,069 and 142,173 is: 219,543.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,069 : 142,173 = 142,173 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,069/142,173 = 142,173/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,069x = 142,173 × 142,173 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,069x = 20,213,161,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,213,161,929/92,069 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,543.62
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