Finding the Third Proportional to 92,744 and 140,427
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,744 and 140,427 is: 212,625.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,744 : 140,427 = 140,427 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,744/140,427 = 140,427/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,744x = 140,427 × 140,427 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,744x = 19,719,742,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,719,742,329/92,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 212,625.53
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