Finding the Third Proportional to 92,715.50 and 125,946
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,715.50 and 125,946 is: 171,086.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,715.50 : 125,946 = 125,946 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,715.50/125,946 = 125,946/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,715.50x = 125,946 × 125,946 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,715.50x = 15,862,394,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,862,394,916/92,715.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 171,086.76
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