Finding the Third Proportional to 92,178 and 131,625
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,178 and 131,625 is: 187,953.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,178 : 131,625 = 131,625 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,178/131,625 = 131,625/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,178x = 131,625 × 131,625 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,178x = 17,325,140,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,325,140,625/92,178 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187,953.10
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