Finding the Third Proportional to 92,083 and 136,657
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,083 and 136,657 is: 202,807.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,083 : 136,657 = 136,657 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,083/136,657 = 136,657/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,083x = 136,657 × 136,657 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,083x = 18,675,135,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,675,135,649/92,083 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 202,807.64
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