Finding the Third Proportional to 92,310 and 138,311
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,310 and 138,311 is: 207,235.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,310 : 138,311 = 138,311 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,310/138,311 = 138,311/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,310x = 138,311 × 138,311 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,310x = 19,129,932,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,129,932,721/92,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 207,235.76
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