Finding the Third Proportional to 92,344 and 138,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,344 and 138,624 is: 208,098.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,344 : 138,624 = 138,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,344/138,624 = 138,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,344x = 138,624 × 138,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,344x = 19,216,613,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,216,613,376/92,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,098.13
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