Finding the Third Proportional to 92,428 and 148,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,428 and 148,808 is: 239,579.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,428 : 148,808 = 148,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,428/148,808 = 148,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,428x = 148,808 × 148,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,428x = 22,143,820,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,143,820,864/92,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 239,579.14
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