Finding the Third Proportional to 92,474 and 139,683
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,474 and 139,683 is: 210,992.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,474 : 139,683 = 139,683 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,474/139,683 = 139,683/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,474x = 139,683 × 139,683 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,474x = 19,511,340,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,511,340,489/92,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,992.72
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