Finding the Third Proportional to 92,283 and 141,471
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,283 and 141,471 is: 216,876.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,283 : 141,471 = 141,471 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,283/141,471 = 141,471/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,283x = 141,471 × 141,471 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,283x = 20,014,043,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,014,043,841/92,283 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 216,876.82
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