Finding the Third Proportional to 92,604 and 142,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,604 and 142,750 is: 220,050.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,604 : 142,750 = 142,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,604/142,750 = 142,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,604x = 142,750 × 142,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,604x = 20,377,562,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,377,562,500/92,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 220,050.56
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