Finding the Third Proportional to 92,188 and 137,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,188 and 137,694 is: 205,662.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,188 : 137,694 = 137,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,188/137,694 = 137,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,188x = 137,694 × 137,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,188x = 18,959,637,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,959,637,636/92,188 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,662.75
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