Finding the Third Proportional to 92,604 and 143,514
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,604 and 143,514 is: 222,412.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,604 : 143,514 = 143,514 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,604/143,514 = 143,514/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,604x = 143,514 × 143,514 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,604x = 20,596,268,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,596,268,196/92,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 222,412.30
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