Finding the Third Proportional to 92,330 and 132,035
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,330 and 132,035 is: 188,814.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,330 : 132,035 = 132,035 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,330/132,035 = 132,035/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,330x = 132,035 × 132,035 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,330x = 17,433,241,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,433,241,225/92,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 188,814.48
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