Finding the Third Proportional to 92,402 and 132,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,402 and 132,136 is: 188,956.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,402 : 132,136 = 132,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,402/132,136 = 132,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,402x = 132,136 × 132,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,402x = 17,459,922,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,459,922,496/92,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 188,956.11
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