Finding the Third Proportional to 92,648 and 153,341
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,648 and 153,341 is: 253,793.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,648 : 153,341 = 153,341 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,648/153,341 = 153,341/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,648x = 153,341 × 153,341 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,648x = 23,513,462,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,513,462,281/92,648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 253,793.52
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