Finding the Third Proportional to 92,241 and 135,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,241 and 135,072 is: 197,791.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,241 : 135,072 = 135,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,241/135,072 = 135,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,241x = 135,072 × 135,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,241x = 18,244,445,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,244,445,184/92,241 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 197,791.06
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