Finding the Third Proportional to 92,666 and 153,377
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,666 and 153,377 is: 253,863.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,666 : 153,377 = 153,377 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,666/153,377 = 153,377/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,666x = 153,377 × 153,377 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,666x = 23,524,504,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,524,504,129/92,666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 253,863.38
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