Finding the Third Proportional to 92,402 and 140,547
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,402 and 140,547 is: 213,777.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,402 : 140,547 = 140,547 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,402/140,547 = 140,547/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,402x = 140,547 × 140,547 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,402x = 19,753,459,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,753,459,209/92,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 213,777.40
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