Finding the Third Proportional to 92,412 and 139,275
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,412 and 139,275 is: 209,902.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,412 : 139,275 = 139,275 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,412/139,275 = 139,275/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,412x = 139,275 × 139,275 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,412x = 19,397,525,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,397,525,625/92,412 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,902.67
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