Finding the Third Proportional to 92,133 and 140,868
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,133 and 140,868 is: 215,382.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,133 : 140,868 = 140,868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,133/140,868 = 140,868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,133x = 140,868 × 140,868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,133x = 19,843,793,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,843,793,424/92,133 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,382.04
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