Finding the Third Proportional to 92,794 and 144,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,794 and 144,052 is: 223,624.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,794 : 144,052 = 144,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,794/144,052 = 144,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,794x = 144,052 × 144,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,794x = 20,750,978,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,750,978,704/92,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 223,624.14
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