Finding the Third Proportional to 92,603 and 138,295
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,603 and 138,295 is: 206,532.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,603 : 138,295 = 138,295 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,603/138,295 = 138,295/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,603x = 138,295 × 138,295 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,603x = 19,125,507,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,125,507,025/92,603 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,532.26
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