Finding the Third Proportional to 92,462 and 139,347
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,462 and 139,347 is: 210,006.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,462 : 139,347 = 139,347 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,462/139,347 = 139,347/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,462x = 139,347 × 139,347 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,462x = 19,417,586,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,417,586,409/92,462 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,006.13
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