Finding the Third Proportional to 92,508 and 139,412
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,508 and 139,412 is: 210,097.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,508 : 139,412 = 139,412 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,508/139,412 = 139,412/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,508x = 139,412 × 139,412 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,508x = 19,435,705,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,435,705,744/92,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,097.57
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