Finding the Third Proportional to 92,576 and 136,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,576 and 136,816 is: 202,197.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,576 : 136,816 = 136,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,576/136,816 = 136,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,576x = 136,816 × 136,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,576x = 18,718,617,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,718,617,856/92,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 202,197.31
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