Finding the Third Proportional to 92,088.50 and 129,982
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,088.50 and 129,982 is: 183,468.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,088.50 : 129,982 = 129,982 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,088.50/129,982 = 129,982/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,088.50x = 129,982 × 129,982 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,088.50x = 16,895,320,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,895,320,324/92,088.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 183,468.30
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