Finding the Third Proportional to 92,414 and 139,278
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,414 and 139,278 is: 209,907.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,414 : 139,278 = 139,278 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,414/139,278 = 139,278/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,414x = 139,278 × 139,278 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,414x = 19,398,361,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,398,361,284/92,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,907.17
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