Finding the Third Proportional to 92,142 and 138,564
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,142 and 138,564 is: 208,373.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,142 : 138,564 = 138,564 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,142/138,564 = 138,564/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,142x = 138,564 × 138,564 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,142x = 19,199,982,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,199,982,096/92,142 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,373.84
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