Finding the Third Proportional to 92,138.77 and 138,858.05
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,138.77 and 138,858.05 is: 209,266.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,138.77 : 138,858.05 = 138,858.05 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,138.77/138,858.05 = 138,858.05/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,138.77x = 138,858.05 × 138,858.05 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,138.77x = 19,281,557,181.94 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,281,557,181.94/92,138.77 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,266.50
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