Finding the Third Proportional to 92,090 and 139,935
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,090 and 139,935 is: 212,637.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,090 : 139,935 = 139,935 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,090/139,935 = 139,935/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,090x = 139,935 × 139,935 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,090x = 19,581,804,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,581,804,225/92,090 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 212,637.68
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