Finding the Third Proportional to 92,450 and 132,112
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,450 and 132,112 is: 188,789.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,450 : 132,112 = 132,112 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,450/132,112 = 132,112/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,450x = 132,112 × 132,112 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,450x = 17,453,580,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,453,580,544/92,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 188,789.41
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