Finding the Third Proportional to 92,748 and 135,234
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,748 and 135,234 is: 197,181.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,748 : 135,234 = 135,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,748/135,234 = 135,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,748x = 135,234 × 135,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,748x = 18,288,234,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,288,234,756/92,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 197,181.99
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