Finding the Third Proportional to 92,088 and 145,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,088 and 145,536 is: 230,005.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,088 : 145,536 = 145,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,088/145,536 = 145,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,088x = 145,536 × 145,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,088x = 21,180,727,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,180,727,296/92,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 230,005.29
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