Finding the Third Proportional to 92,808 and 141,388
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,808 and 141,388 is: 215,397.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,808 : 141,388 = 141,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,808/141,388 = 141,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,808x = 141,388 × 141,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,808x = 19,990,566,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,990,566,544/92,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,397.02
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