Finding the Third Proportional to 92,169 and 140,710.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,169 and 140,710.50 is: 214,816.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,169 : 140,710.50 = 140,710.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,169/140,710.50 = 140,710.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,169x = 140,710.50 × 140,710.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,169x = 19,799,444,810.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,799,444,810.25/92,169 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 214,816.75
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