Finding the Third Proportional to 92,432 and 137,289
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,432 and 137,289 is: 203,914.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,432 : 137,289 = 137,289 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,432/137,289 = 137,289/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,432x = 137,289 × 137,289 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,432x = 18,848,269,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,848,269,521/92,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,914.98
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