Finding the Third Proportional to 92,444 and 132,103
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,444 and 132,103 is: 188,775.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,444 : 132,103 = 132,103 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,444/132,103 = 132,103/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,444x = 132,103 × 132,103 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,444x = 17,451,202,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,451,202,609/92,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 188,775.94
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