Finding the Third Proportional to 92,152 and 138,580
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,152 and 138,580 is: 208,399.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,152 : 138,580 = 138,580 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,152/138,580 = 138,580/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,152x = 138,580 × 138,580 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,152x = 19,204,416,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,204,416,400/92,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,399.34
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