Finding the Third Proportional to 92,391 and 128,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,391 and 128,724 is: 179,345.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,391 : 128,724 = 128,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,391/128,724 = 128,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,391x = 128,724 × 128,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,391x = 16,569,868,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,569,868,176/92,391 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 179,345.05
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