Finding the Third Proportional to 92,496 and 138,492
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,496 and 138,492 is: 207,360.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,496 : 138,492 = 138,492 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,496/138,492 = 138,492/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,496x = 138,492 × 138,492 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,496x = 19,180,034,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,180,034,064/92,496 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 207,360.69
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