Finding the Third Proportional to 92,718 and 139,509
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,718 and 139,509 is: 209,913.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,718 : 139,509 = 139,509 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,718/139,509 = 139,509/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,718x = 139,509 × 139,509 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,718x = 19,462,761,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,462,761,081/92,718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,913.51
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