Finding the Third Proportional to 92,816 and 149,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,816 and 149,448 is: 240,634.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,816 : 149,448 = 149,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,816/149,448 = 149,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,816x = 149,448 × 149,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,816x = 22,334,704,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,334,704,704/92,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 240,634.21
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