Finding the Third Proportional to 92,514 and 139,421
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,514 and 139,421 is: 210,111.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,514 : 139,421 = 139,421 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,514/139,421 = 139,421/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,514x = 139,421 × 139,421 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,514x = 19,438,215,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,438,215,241/92,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,111.07
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