Finding the Third Proportional to 92,372 and 143,306
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,372 and 143,306 is: 222,325.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,372 : 143,306 = 143,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,372/143,306 = 143,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,372x = 143,306 × 143,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,372x = 20,536,609,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,536,609,636/92,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 222,325.05
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