Finding the Third Proportional to 92,334 and 140,445
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,334 and 140,445 is: 213,624.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,334 : 140,445 = 140,445 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,334/140,445 = 140,445/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,334x = 140,445 × 140,445 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,334x = 19,724,798,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,724,798,025/92,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 213,624.43
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