Finding the Third Proportional to 92,428 and 132,172
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,428 and 132,172 is: 189,005.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,428 : 132,172 = 132,172 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,428/132,172 = 132,172/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,428x = 132,172 × 132,172 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,428x = 17,469,437,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,469,437,584/92,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 189,005.90
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