Finding the Third Proportional to 92,439 and 142,734
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,439 and 142,734 is: 220,393.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,439 : 142,734 = 142,734 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,439/142,734 = 142,734/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,439x = 142,734 × 142,734 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,439x = 20,372,994,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,372,994,756/92,439 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 220,393.93
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