Finding the Third Proportional to 92,650 and 143,547
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,650 and 143,547 is: 222,404.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,650 : 143,547 = 143,547 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,650/143,547 = 143,547/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,650x = 143,547 × 143,547 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,650x = 20,605,741,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,605,741,209/92,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 222,404.11
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