Finding the Third Proportional to 92,397 and 121,326
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,397 and 121,326 is: 159,312.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,397 : 121,326 = 121,326 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,397/121,326 = 121,326/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,397x = 121,326 × 121,326 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,397x = 14,719,998,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,719,998,276/92,397 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 159,312.51
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