Finding the Third Proportional to 92,600 and 142,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,600 and 142,744 is: 220,041.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,600 : 142,744 = 142,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,600/142,744 = 142,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,600x = 142,744 × 142,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,600x = 20,375,849,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,375,849,536/92,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 220,041.57
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