Finding the Third Proportional to 92,552 and 137,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,552 and 137,100 is: 203,090.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,552 : 137,100 = 137,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,552/137,100 = 137,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,552x = 137,100 × 137,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,552x = 18,796,410,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,796,410,000/92,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,090.26
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