Finding the Third Proportional to 92,452 and 121,411
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,452 and 121,411 is: 159,440.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,452 : 121,411 = 121,411 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,452/121,411 = 121,411/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,452x = 121,411 × 121,411 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,452x = 14,740,630,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,740,630,921/92,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 159,440.91
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