Finding the Third Proportional to 92,526 and 138,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,526 and 138,536 is: 207,425.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,526 : 138,536 = 138,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,526/138,536 = 138,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,526x = 138,536 × 138,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,526x = 19,192,223,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,192,223,296/92,526 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 207,425.19
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