Finding the Third Proportional to 92,508 and 138,387
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,508 and 138,387 is: 207,019.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,508 : 138,387 = 138,387 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,508/138,387 = 138,387/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,508x = 138,387 × 138,387 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,508x = 19,150,961,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,150,961,769/92,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 207,019.52
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