Finding the Third Proportional to 92,394 and 139,248
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,394 and 139,248 is: 209,862.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,394 : 139,248 = 139,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,394/139,248 = 139,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,394x = 139,248 × 139,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,394x = 19,390,005,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,390,005,504/92,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,862.17
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