Finding the Third Proportional to 92,624 and 143,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,624 and 143,512 is: 222,358.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,624 : 143,512 = 143,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,624/143,512 = 143,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,624x = 143,512 × 143,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,624x = 20,595,694,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,595,694,144/92,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 222,358.07
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