Finding the Third Proportional to 92,684 and 143,634
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,684 and 143,634 is: 222,592.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,684 : 143,634 = 143,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,684/143,634 = 143,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,684x = 143,634 × 143,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,684x = 20,630,725,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,630,725,956/92,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 222,592.10
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