Finding the Third Proportional to 92,382 and 148,782
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,382 and 148,782 is: 239,614.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,382 : 148,782 = 148,782 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,382/148,782 = 148,782/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,382x = 148,782 × 148,782 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,382x = 22,136,083,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,136,083,524/92,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 239,614.68
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