Finding the Third Proportional to 92,794 and 141,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,794 and 141,036 is: 214,358.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,794 : 141,036 = 141,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,794/141,036 = 141,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,794x = 141,036 × 141,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,794x = 19,891,153,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,891,153,296/92,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 214,358.18
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