Finding the Third Proportional to 92,387 and 148,790
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,387 and 148,790 is: 239,627.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,387 : 148,790 = 148,790 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,387/148,790 = 148,790/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,387x = 148,790 × 148,790 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,387x = 22,138,464,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,138,464,100/92,387 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 239,627.48
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