Finding the Third Proportional to 92,390.50 and 128,723
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,390.50 and 128,723 is: 179,343.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,390.50 : 128,723 = 128,723 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,390.50/128,723 = 128,723/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,390.50x = 128,723 × 128,723 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,390.50x = 16,569,610,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,569,610,729/92,390.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 179,343.23
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