Finding the Third Proportional to 92,668 and 139,038
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,668 and 139,038 is: 208,611.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,668 : 139,038 = 139,038 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,668/139,038 = 139,038/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,668x = 139,038 × 139,038 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,668x = 19,331,565,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,331,565,444/92,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,611.01
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