Finding the Third Proportional to 92,592 and 131,103
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,592 and 131,103 is: 185,631.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,592 : 131,103 = 131,103 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,592/131,103 = 131,103/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,592x = 131,103 × 131,103 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,592x = 17,187,996,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,187,996,609/92,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 185,631.55
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